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Assistant Headteacher - Full-time

Tiger Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2008-239L
  • Posted:06/05/2025
  • Pay:L2-L6
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:19/05/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Friday 23rd May 2025

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Tiger Primary is looking for an Assistant Headteacher to join us for September 2025, we are looking for an individual who can bring an energy and enthusiasm to the role and make a consistently positive contribution to our school culture. The successful candidate will have a sincere passion in this area. The successful candidate will have KS1 Phase Lead as part of their portfolio.

We are looking for an individual who will:

  • Invest in our school ethos 
  • The ability to foster positive relationships with children, parents, staff and the wider community
  • Promote high standards and consistent expectations
  • Be strategic and knowledgeable of the school’s key priorities

We invite and encourage all candidates to come for a tour of our school, so you have the opportunity to meet the team and see the environment of Tiger primary. 

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and forward-thinking Trust with extensive professional development opportunities.
  • Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
  • Lifestyle benefits, including retail discounts and a cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and optional private healthcare.

How to Apply:

If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs. If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, we are able to offer tours on the following dates and times: Wednesday 7th May 2025 at 9:30am, Thursday 8th May 2025 at 11:00am, and Monday 12th May 2025 at 2:00pm. If you would like to arrange a tour during one of these times, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

 

Information about the school

Welcome to Tiger Primary School!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p4a2jXxORI&t=100s

Tiger Primary School is a ‘Good’ (September 2023) school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 400 children aged 4 to 11. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, rich in real-life experiences and opportunities. Understand that every child deserves to experience a sense of accomplishment in a wide range of areas. The enriched curriculum reflects this belief, offering an excellent balance between academic and personal development.

Tiger Primary value each and every child as an individual, ensuring that they are supported throughout their own unique educational journey. Children and staff share a genuine love of learning, thriving in an environment built upon the school values (Teamwork, Independence, Going beyond the expected, Empathy, Resilience).

At Tiger Primary School, they offer a welcoming and inviting space where enthusiastic and happy children fill our classrooms. Passionate for learning is evident in their commitment to enable ALL children to achieve their very best. The staff at Tiger care deeply about the wellbeing and development of all young people, fostering a love for teaching and learning that is truly inspirational.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
  • Address:Boughton Lane, Loose, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
  • Telephone: 01622 745166
  • Email: officetps@tigerprimary.com

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.