‘A nurturing community which provides a caring, supportive and inclusive environment that sets high expectations and values all members of the school.’ Funtington Primary School is a small, rural school, situated at the foot of the South Downs in West Ashling, just a 10-minute drive from the centre of Chichester. We have a committed team of staff who work hard to provide outstanding learning opportunities, making the most of our fantastic grounds and building connections with the local community. We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Career Teacher to join our small but thriving school from September 2025. Our caring, supportive and friendly community has a strong commitment to collaborative working and professional development to achieve the very best for our pupils. From September 2025, we are looking to increase the size of our teaching team due to growing numbers of children in the school and would like to offer this opportunity to an ECT looking for their first step into teaching. We have a very experienced team of class teachers and leaders who are ready to offer mentorship, guidance and support to develop you into a highly skilled practitioner. We will offer access to a full induction programme through the GLF West Sussex Teaching School Hub to ensure your learning and development builds from your initial teacher training. We are looking for someone who is: *Calm, nurturing and enthusiastic *Passionate about every child’s learning, progress and wellbeing *Able to build effective relationships and work closely with a strong, collaborative team *Flexible, reliable and committed to their own professional development *Able to motivate and communicate well with children *Positive and supportive of the school ethos and values. We can offer: *The opportunity to be part of a caring school community *Delightful children and families who value the strong values and ethos of the school *A skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated staff team *Opportunities for continuous professional development *A happy, creative and innovative learning community *Genuine commitment to your wellbeing.