About Us
Letter from our Headteacher
Thank you for your interest in a vacancy at Sidlesham Primary School.
On behalf of our entire school community, we extend a very warm welcome.
Nestled in the heart of Sidlesham village, our school is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is within easy reach of the coast. We cherish our strong connections with the local church and the wider community, which enrich our pupils' experiences. As a close-knit and vibrant school, we value every child and nurture their individual talents.
Our vision is to nurture our children to achieve their potential by providing opportunities to discover their passions and flourish academically, socially, and emotionally in a safe and supportive community.
At Sidlesham, we are kind and we CARE. In everything we do, we demonstrate:
Courage
Ambition
Respect
Enthusiasm
These core values are integral to our approach to education and are embedded throughout our curriculum and school life.
Our dedicated leadership team, talented teachers, and support staff are committed to continuous improvement and ensuring the best outcomes for our pupils. We are excited about the journey ahead and are looking for the right person to join us in making a real difference.
We warmly encourage visits to the school. Please contact the school office, and we will be delighted to show you around.
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Main purpose
The teacher will:
1. Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
2. Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching
3. Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
4. Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
5. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
6. Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
7. Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
8. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
9. Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests
Whole-school organisation, strategy and development
10. Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s vision and values
11. Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
12. Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes
13. Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.
Sidlesham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and as such, any offer of employment would be subject to an enhanced DBS check, health checks and references.
Job Details
Salary: M1 - M6
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Pattern: Term Time - 32.5 hours
Location: Sidlesham
Interviews: Wednesday 21st May 2025
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:
14. Required a qualified teacher status
15. Degree
16. Successful primary teaching experience
Skills and knowledge
17. Excellent professional knowledge of the National Curriculum
18. Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
19. An excellent understanding of how children learn
20. Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
21. Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils, staff and families
22. Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
23. Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
24. Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
25. Experience of identifying priorities in individual classes and adapting
teaching to develop teaching, learning and subsequently academic outcomes
Personal qualities
26. A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the
ethos and values of the school
27. High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
28. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
29. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
30. Commitment to safeguarding and equality
31. Communication skills: the ability to make points clearly and understand the views of others
32. Possess a positive attitude and approach to change and developmentEnjoy rising to the challenges inherent in a school environment
33. A deep and passionate commitment to the values and vision of Sidlesham
Primary School in and outside of the classroom