Job Description

About Us

We are a small primary school with a big heart set in beautiful surroundings close to the sea.

Our Vision

Being part of our tight-knit, vibrant community means many things, but mostly discovering the joy of learning. We champion immersive and impactful experiences that transcend the traditional classroom setting and leave pupils with memories to last a lifetime. Together we dream big and aim high.

Our values

Our core values of

Service

,

Courage

and

Respect

reflect our Christian distinctiveness and are evident in our approach to all aspects of school life. We fully embrace the Church of England's Vision for Education, whereby education is 'deeply Christian ... serving the common good of the whole community', focusing on each child as 'a unique individual of inherent worth'. We aim for our children and members of the wider school community to flourish in all they do and to enjoy 'life in all its fullness' (John 10:10).



Our strong links with St Mary's Church in Clymping have been well established over our 150-year history. Richard, Rector of St Mary's, is one of our governors and he visits the school regularly to lead worship. We also attend St Mary's Church for end-of-term services and other events throughout the year.

Our Approach

We believe learning should be 'joined up', so we teach through topics and real-life situations that are relevant to children. Our pupils benefit from the fantastic school grounds and the local environment, as we encourage pupils to enjoy and appreciate the outdoors. This includes much-loved Forest School lessons, which take place on site throughout the year for each of the classes. We also encourage pupils to take responsibility as they move through the school as team captains, sports leaders, buddies to younger children, Eco Leaders or School Council Members.

Part of our community

As a school we work in partnership with our families and the wider community. We believe that we can only achieve the best for your child through close co-operation between home and school. We encourage all parents and carers to share in their child's education and we are always pleased to talk with you about any aspect of your child's development. We hope that you will want to share with us in making this a very happy and successful period in your child's life.

Visit us to learn more

Do please come and look around our school. If you would like to learn more, please contact

the Office

to make an appointment to be shown around. This will give you an opportunity to see the school in action, and have all your questions answered.

Mr Justin Murray

Head Teacher.

Job Details

Salary:

26,403 - 26,824 pro rata (14,822- 15,266 actual)

Contract Type:

Fixed Term until 31st March 2025, Term Time Only.

Working Pattern:

Part Time, 25 hours per week over 5 days

Location:

St Mary' CE Primary School, Clymping

Interviews:

Thursday 23rd October, 2025.



We are seeking to appoint a PE Coach to deliver high-engagement PE and sport sessions across the school and to support the PE coordinator in enacting the vision and implementation of the school's sports programme. This will incorporate delivering curriculum lessons, lunchtimes activities, afterschool clubs and locality fixtures.



Previous experience of working with young people and relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential. This may suit an individual with a sports qualification who is looking to enter the education sector. The ability to be a positive role model in encouraging and motivating pupils to participate in sport is essential.



St Mary's C.E. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practice reflects this.


This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, 'Childcare Disqualification Regulations' and pre-employment medical check. Candidates selected for interview will be expected to bring the completed Shortlisted Candidate Information Form. Candidates will also be expected to bring Proof of Right to Work in the UK and their certificates for any qualifications listed as essential or desirable.

Applications

An application pack can be downloaded from West Sussex school jobs website, or requested from the school office on 01903 714325 or office@st-marysclymping.w-sussex.sch.uk. Visits to the school are welcome.



Completed applications can be emailed to office@st-marysclymping.w-sussex.sch.uk



Closing Date: Friday 17th October, 2025



Interviews: Thursday 23rd October, 2025

Further Information

St Mary's CE 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

office@st-marysclymping.w-sussex.sch.uk

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

01903 714325

The reference number for this role is

031025

.

Job Reference: SCHO01096