About Us
The Governors of Goring Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint a permanent, full time class teacher to join our enthusiastic staff team who are committed to improving outcomes for all children. This position is for 1st September 2026 start. Early Career Teachers and Teachers on mainscale are welcome to apply.
Goring Church of England Primary School is a two form entry primary school with a strong Christian ethos and active links with St Mary's Church in Goring.
Job Responsibilities
- A proactive and informed approach to safeguarding and wellbeing
- Willingness to actively support the Christian ethos of the school
- A passion to inspire learning through a creative and enriched curriculum
- Commitment to improve children's opportunities and life outcomes
- Proven track record of high expectations for achievement and behaviour management, with recent evidence of good monitoring/observation feedback and/or appraisal reviews
- Good computing skills for teaching and learning
- Commitment to professional development and research based practice
- Ability to form excellent relationships with children, parents and staff
What You Need to Succeed
- Show willingness and enthusiasm as you begin your professional journey
- Show a general commitment to promoting high expectations and pupil outcomes for all
- Provide an excellent learning environment that focuses on every child making progress from their starting point
- Engage and motivate children to do their best and be their best using a range of strategies and stimuli
- Use assessment, both formal and informal, to develop and inform quality first teaching and learning practices
- Work as part of a collaborative and committed team to inspire those around you
- Work successfully with parents, families and our whole school community
- Show vision and ambition to progress in your future journey
Job Details
- Salary: TMS1-6
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Location: Goring by Sea
- Interviews: 22nd May 2026
What We Offer
- A school with a warm and caring ethos where every child remains at the centre of all we strive to achieve
- A welcoming, experienced and supportive staff team
- Enthusiastic, friendly and engaged children who are keen to learn and be inspired
- Support with planning as part of a phase team
- Excellent resources, learning environments and school grounds
- A clearly sequenced programme linked to the Early Career Framework, alongside other opportunities to develop as a class teacher
- A clearly structured induction programme with a dedicated mentor
- Regular mentor meetings to coach and support you develop confidence, resilience and expertise
- Reduced timetables (10% in ECT year 1) to enable time for learning reflection and development of your practice
Further Information
Goring 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.
