About Us
ASPIRATION – RESPECT - TOGETHERNESS
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, creative, and hard-working individual who is committed to excellent classroom practice and high standards for all, to join our school of 413 pupils.
We are a welcoming, inclusive community which comprises of fourteen classes. Our committed staff team cares passionately about making a difference to the children's lives, enabling them every day to be the best they can be and to leave Shelley as mindful, confident individuals who have a love of learning. The school is very well supported by parents, a dedicated governing body and our Friends Association. We are enthusiastic about learning and can offer good quality professional development and support for your career progression.
Find out more about us and life at Shelley by viewing our website at: http://www.shelley.w-
Job Details
Salary: West Sussex Grade 3, Points 3-4, £24,796 to £25,185 per annum pro rata, term time only (actual salary £16,934 to £17,200 per annum for 30 hours)
Option of 23.75 hours per week at West Sussex Grade 3, Points 3-4, actual salary £13,406 to £13,617 per annum)
Contract Type: This is a temporary appointment until 22nd July 2026, with a possibility of extension after this date.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8:45am to 3:15pm (includes 30 minute lunchtime duty and 30 minute unpaid lunch break)
We will consider applications from candidates who prefer to work Monday to Friday 8.45am – 1.30pm hours per week).
Location: Shelley Primary School
Interviews: Wednesday 1st October 2025
Start date: Required from November 2025
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:
* Have a passion for learning
* Demonstrate an understanding of how children learn
* Have experience of working with primary aged children
* Have high expectations
* Be a team player
* Be enthusiastic, reliable and flexible
* Have excellent literacy, numeracy & communication skills
Further Information
Shelley 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).
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The reference number for this role is SCHO00873.
Job Reference: SCHO00873