Job Description

About Us

St Richard's Catholic Primary School

, located in the heart of Chichester, is a vibrant and welcoming Primary School dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for its 315 pupils aged 5 to 11. As a school committed to excellence, we pride ourselves on delivering a balanced and enriching curriculum that encourages academic achievement and personal growth. Our community is deeply rooted in Catholic values, promoting respect, compassion, and a strong sense of community.


We can offer:

hard working, polite, responsive and well behaved children a dedicated and supportive team of staff an outstanding learning environment, with many new facilities excellent personal and professional development

Job Details

Salary: TMS1 - TMS6

Contract Type: Fixed term contract; September 2025 - July 2025 Maternity cover

Working Pattern: Full time

Location: St Richard's Catholic Primary School

Interviews: 6th June 2025

The governors of this highly successful and caring Catholic school are looking for an outstanding, enthusiastic and creative class teacher to teach in KS1 (Yr1/2).


Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons in line with the national curriculum for KS1 pupils Create a supportive and stimulating classroom environment that meets the individual needs of all pupils Monitor and assess pupils' progress, providing feedback to support their development Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and carers to ensure effective communication and support for pupils Participate in school activities and contribute to the wider school community Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment, adhering to safeguarding and whole school policies

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to:


Be an excellent teacher Be able to nurture, inspire and motivate children Be committed to raising pupil achievement Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, staff and parent

Further Information

St Richard's Catholic 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. 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 head@strichardsprimary.co.uk



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01243 784549.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00207.



Job Reference: SCHO00207