As August approaches, now is the perfect time to explore new roles in education before the school year begins. Whether you're an experienced teacher, a skilled support professional, or someone considering a career change, our monthly round-up highlights vacancies across Portsmouth's primary and secondary schools. From classroom roles to behind-the-scenes support, there's something for everyone looking to make a difference in young people's lives.

The following list only includes job vacancies posted on Portsmouth City Council's careers portal. We recommend also checking other sources, such as individual school websites, for additional opportunities. If you need details about specific vacancies, it's best to contact the schools directly.

The following information is correct at the time of publication on Wednesday 30 July 2025.

Teaching vacancies

Class teacher
Westover Primary School
Closing date: 19 September 2025
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Leadership vacancies

Headteacher
Mayville High School
Closing date: 1 August 2025
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Learning support vacancies

Breakfast and after school club playworkers
St Jude's C of E Primary School
Closing date: 1 August 2025
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Lead teaching assistant
Admiral Lord Nelson School
Closing date: 29 August 2025
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Teaching assistant (fixed term)
The Flying Bull Academy
Closing date: 10 September 2025
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Teaching assistant
Medina Primary School
Closing date: 11 September 2025
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1:1 teaching assistant
Court Lane Junior School
Closing date: 15 September 2025
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Pastoral worker
Court Lane Junior School
Closing date: 15 September 2025
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Site and administrative vacancies

Casual site assistant
Solent Academies Trust
Closing date: 1 August 2025
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Cleaner
Mary Rose Academy
Closing date: 4 August 2025
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Trust IT technician
Trafalgar School
Closing date: 7 August 2025
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Operations lead
Mary Rose Academy
Closing date: 22 August 2025
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Site manager
St Pauls Catholic School
Closing date: 26 August 2025
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Minute taker
Solent Academies Trust
Closing date: 29 August 2025
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Cleaner
Solent Infant School
Closing date: 5 September 2025
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Early years vacancies

Nursery practitioner
St Jude's Church Nursery
Closing date: 11 August 2025
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Level 3 qualified nursery practitioner
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Closing date: 22 August 2025
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Level 3 qualified nursery practitioner (part time)
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Closing date: 22 August 2025
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