About Us
We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and reflective teacher to join Chidham Parochial Primary School and teach in Year 3 from September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving, community-focused school where relationships are strong, expectations are high, and every child is known, loved and valued.
Whether you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced teacher, we are looking for someone who is committed to helping every child flourish academically, socially and personally in our inclusive school.
Job Details
Salary: MS 1 - MS 6
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 1 Year Contract
Working Pattern: Monday to Wednesdays (inclusive of PPA time)
Location: Chidham Parochial Primary School - Year 3
Interviews: Friday 17th July 2026
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:
- Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that meet the needs of all pupils
- Maintain high expectations for achievement, behaviour, and presentation
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of the primary curriculum, particularly supporting transition from KS1 to KS2
- Be reflective, open to feedback, and committed to ongoing professional development and coaching
- Work effectively as part of a team and contribute to wider school life
- Show a strong commitment to inclusion, supporting pupils with SEND and those disadvantaged
- Support and uphold the school’s Christian ethos and values
Further Information
Chidham Parochial Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to contact us.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02609.
Job Reference: SCHO02609
