Job Description

About Us


Welcome to River Beach Primary School. We are a good school (OFSTED 2025) that is incredibly proud of our school and the children in it. We pride ourselves on the strong relationships that we create with children, parents and our wider community.



Our school aim is to give "Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day". We passionate believe in this. We understand that every child is individual, unique and has a wide range of talents. It is our job is to bring out the best in them through support, challenge and not being afraid to learn from mistakes. We want our children to have confidence, though a wide range of opportunities to explore, investigate, question and achieve.



We also want to prepare them, not only for the next steps in their education, but for the rest of their lives. Our curriculum is broad, creative and exciting which enables not only our children to become successful learners but also, to have fun whilst they do it!



River Beach is a large primary school of 670 children, with a 3 form intake and a nursery. We are based in a unique position in Littlehampton being within easy access of both the River Arun and the English Channel. We are part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust as well as working with Littlehampton locality group of schools, sharing in collaborative learning developments across the area.


Job Details

Salary:

TMS / UPS, dependent on experience, 32,916 to 51,048 p.a. pro rata

Contract Type:

Fixed Term to 31.08.2026

Working Pattern:

0.6 FTE teacher (mornings)

Location:

Littlehampton, West Sussex

Interviews:

Monday 17th November 2025



We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and dedicated teacher, to join our friendly, caring and committed team as an intervention Teacher working mainly with our year 6 pupils. In particular, we are looking for someone who is already an excellent class teacher, and with experience of the high expectations within year 6.


What You Need to Succeed


The successful candidate will be an effective, creative teacher, able to inspire and motivate children to do their best. They will have a very good understanding of high quality teaching and learning, together with a firm grasp of how to promote excellent behaviour. In return, we are committed to investing in you and providing excellent professional development opportunities both in and outside of school.




Further Information


River Beach Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references, qualifications, health, enhanced DBS checks and online social media searches. River Beach Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its staff.



River Beach 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


Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience. For a list of essential and/or desirable criteria please see the personal specification and job description available to download alongside this advert.



Completed application forms should be sent to

recruitment@schoolsworks.org

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, or would like to visit the school prior to submitting your application please contact Julie Sampson, Office Manager Tel:

01903 725500

, to arrange a suitable time for a chart and / or visit.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01191.



LOCATION

Littlehampton / East Preston area

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term

JOB TYPE

Education - Teaching

CLOSING DATE

10 November 2025