Job Description

ST EDMUND’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL, PORTSMOUTH

11-16 Mixed VA School

St Edmund’s is a popular Voluntary Aided secondary school in the heart of Portsmouth and serves a wide area. It is an Outstanding school (Ofsted 2016 and 2022) serving a diverse population. The Governors are seeking to appoint to the following post:

Assistant Catering Manager (REF: ACM26)

Pay Band 5

Salary £27,346 - £29,170 (Pro Rata £23,717.40 - £25,299.37)

Term Time Only

Hours of Work: 6.30am 2.30pm Monday to Thursday (6.30am – 2pm Friday)

(We would consider a 7.30am start)

37 hours per week

To Start November 2026

We are seeking an Assistant Catering Manager to support our kitchen team. You will help prepare fresh, healthy meals, manage daily kitchen operations, and lead the team in the Catering Manager's absence. An enhanced DBS will be required to be in place prior to the start of employment.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in a busy kitchen or school catering environment.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and allergen guidelines.
• Great leadership and communication skills to work with children and adults.
• A calm, organized approach and the ability to work well under pressure.

Applications should be returned FAO: Headteacher, St Edmund’s Catholic School, Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1RX quoting the reference “ACM26” or electronically to recruitment@saintedmunds.org.uk

Please download the application pack from our school website:

https://www.saintedmunds.org.uk/home/vacancies/vacancies-support

In line with Safer Recruitment guidance we DO NOT accept CV’s.

As part of our Safer Recruitment guidance social media profiles will be checked upon appointment.

As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK.

If you are interested in applying, please submit an application form and shortlisted candidates may be interviewed prior to this. The closing date is Tuesday 27th October 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and the promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of appointment.