Early Years Teacher

Lavant Primary School, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0BW

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  20 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (721)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): FTE 0.6 Days to be discussed This post is advertised at 0.6 FTE, although some flexibility in the FTE may be possible for the right candidate.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Between £34,069 and £52,835

What skills and experience we're looking for

LAVANT C.E. PRIMARY SCHOOL

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Qualified teacher status

Successful Key Stage 1 and Early Years teaching experience

Experience of teaching other year groups

Up to date knowledge of developments in literacy, numeracy and ICT

Up to date knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework

ABILITIES

Maintain high standards of teaching and learning

Maintain high standards of pupil behaviour

Engage, inspire and motivate pupils

Meet the needs of a wide range of pupils

Employ a wide range of teaching strategies

SKILLS

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Good organisational skills

Good ICT skills

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Committed to meeting the needs of pupils, parents and the school

Flexible

Team player

Enthusiastic and motivated

Committed to their own professional development

Positive and constructive

What the school offers its staff

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our school for the start of the spring term in January 2027.

We are looking for someone who;

• Is a practitioner with strong KS1 and Early Years’ experience

• Is passionate, inspirational and reflective with a positive attitude

• Has high expectations of children and wants them to do their very best

• Works well as part of a team and has strong communication skills

• Builds excellent relationships with parents and carers

• Can provide a stimulating and nurturing learning environment where all children are valued and respected

• Would like to be fully involved in our thriving school community

In return we can offer you;

• A happy, popular and ambitious school with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere

• Happy positive children who are keen push the boundaries of their learning

• A supportive team of colleagues and governors

• A strong school community in a beautiful setting Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; please contact the school office for an appointment. The post is subject to a successful enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS), references and health check.

Lavant Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Lavant Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 111 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lavant Primary School website
• Email address: office@lavant.w-sussex.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01243527382
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lavant-primary-school

LAVANT C.E. PRIMARY SCHOOL

(Part of the Bishop Luffa Learning Partnership) 


Job DescriptionEarly Years Teacher FTE 0.6
Days to be discussed


This post is advertised at 0.6 FTE, although some flexibility in the FTE may be possible for the right candidate.


The post is subject to the current conditions of employment for Class Teachers contained in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document, the 1998 School Standards and Framework Act, the required standards for Qualified Teacher Status and Class Teachers and other current legislation.   


This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the head teacher and member of staff, and will be reviewed annually.

Job Purpose

To carry out all duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions document, The Professional Teachers Standards and Lavant CE Primary school policies.

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks 


a)     Planning, Teaching and Class Management        Teach allocated pupils by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through:


·        identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed, thinking carefully about the needs of the class and of individuals


·        setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest


·        appropriate and demanding expectations


·        setting clear targets, building on prior attainment


·        identifying key groups such as SEND or High Attaining pupils;


·        providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge;


·        making effective use of a range of assessment tools;


·        ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time;


·        maintaining discipline in accordance with the school’s procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework


·        using a variety of teaching methods to:


i.        match approach to content, structure information, present a


         set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary


ii.       use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give


                attention to errors and misconceptions


iii.      select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, computing and other sources;


·        ensuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught;


·        evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness;


·        ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support


·        taking account of pupils' needs by providing structured learning opportunities which develop the areas of learning identified in national and local policies and particularly the foundations for literacy and numeracy;


·        encouraging pupils to think and talk about their learning, develop self control and independence, concentrate and persevere, and listen attentively;


·        using a variety of teaching strategies which involve planned adult intervention, first-hand experience and play and talk as a vehicle for learning;

b)     Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting 



·        assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching;


·        mark and monitor pupils' work and set targets for progress;


·        assess and record pupils' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the pupil is achieving;


·        undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and school procedures;


·        prepare and present informative reports to parents.

c)        Curriculum Development



·        Have lead responsibility for a subject (appropriate to career stage) or aspect of the school’s work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance


·        Contribute to the whole school’s planning activities

   d)     Other Professional Requirements



·        have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities;


·        understand and contribute to school safeguarding policies and procedures;


·        operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school;


·        know subject(s) or specialism(s) to enable effective teaching;


·        establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct;


·        endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations;


·        co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the school, department and students;


·        take part, as may be required, in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school;


·        take part in activities which promote the school and facilitate good liaison e.g. open evenings, parents evenings, information sessions and events with partner schools;


·        contribute to the corporate life of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school;


·        take responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to school policies and practices;


·        liaise effectively with parents and governors.


 Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Head teacher to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.



Closing date:          Tuesday 20th October 2026


Interview date:      Thursday 22nd October 2026

Arranging a visit to Lavant Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@lavant.w-sussex.sch.uk.

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