About Us
Lyminster Primary is a one-form entry school in Littlehampton with 205 children currently on roll. We are proud to serve a vibrant community with above average Pupil Premium and complex Special Educational Needs - we have a strong local reputation for Inclusion, and it would be important that this is also something you believe in.
Our pupils are engaging, enthusiastic and well-behaved, and we have a team of friendly, supportive and highly motivated staff and governors. We are committed to continued professional development and staff well-being, and team members report that they strongly value our ethos of teamwork and mutual support.
Our vision is to continue to build a community-focussed and nurturing school with sky-high ambition and a global outlook. Our mission is to imbue confidence in all our children, instil community spirit and foster a life-long love of learning. If this sounds like something you can be passionate about and help to promote in everything you do, then this post could be for you! Would you like to 'Find Your Roar' with us?
Job Details
Salary: M1 - M3
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Location: Littlehampton
Interviews: 23/06/2026
Start Date: Required from Sept 2026
What You Need to Succeed
Lyminster is a nurturing and community-focused one-form entry primary in Littlehampton with up to 210 children on roll. We are looking for an outstanding primary practitioner to join our friendly and forward-looking staff team. This is a permanent full-time post 32.5 days per week. Applicants should possess a passion for learning and a talent for encouraging all children to be the best version of themselves. We welcome applications for Early Career Teachers who will receive a full induction programme, that goes beyond the Early Career Framework to develop practitioners throughout their career.
If you:
- Have high expectations for what every child can achieve
- Are well-organized and have good communication skills
- Love motivating and inspiring children to learn
- Are committed to a positive and inclusive classroom ethos
- Enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and children
- Possess boundless enthusiasm
- Excel in holistic behaviour management
- Have a desire to lead whole-school improvement in a subject area
We can offer you:
- The chance to work as part of an experienced, supportive and committed team
- Lively and engaging children
- Clearly mapped, aspirational CPD opportunities
- A bright, spacious and well-resourced teaching and learning environment
- Proactive support and intervention for your children
- The opportunity to contribute to an exciting time in the school’s development
The post-holder will work in close partnerships with parents/carers, staff governors and outside agencies.
Further Information
Lyminster 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 email us or contact us on 01903 713642
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 SCHO02440.
Job Reference: SCHO02440
