Teacher - Full-time

Royal Rise Primary School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-2085-254T
• Posted:16/01/2026
• Pay:£31,650 - £43,607
• Start Date:20th April 2026
• App Close Date:01/02/2026 at 23:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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Royal Rise Primary School is a warm, friendly, and ambitious one-form-entry school at the heart of the Tonbridge community. Our vision is to create a safe, exciting learning environment where children aspire to be the very best version of themselves. Through a rich, broad and balanced curriculum, we nurture inquisitive, confident, independent learners who are ready to thrive in the wider world. 

What We Offer

A Vibrant, Values-Driven School Culture

At Royal Rise, our ethos is "being the best we can be", shaped by our values of ambition, confidence, equality, independence, inquisitiveness, kindness, resilience and respect. These values shape everything we do—from assemblies to curriculum experiences—and help us prepare children for life in the modern world.

A High-Quality, Inclusive Curriculum

Our curriculum opens doors for all children to become responsible, educated citizens. We focus on developing:

• Communication and language
• Ambition and resilience
• Respect for themselves and others
• Broad real-life experiences
• Problem solving, reflection and collaboration
• Strong subject-specific knowledge across all National Curriculum areas. Our provision is inclusive of SEND, ensuring every child has full access to learning with appropriate adaptations and support.

A Supportive, Caring Environment

Staff at Royal Rise are described as caring and nurturing, with high expectations that empower pupils to grow in confidence. Pupils speak proudly of their school and demonstrate kindness and respect towards one another.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and creative teacher who:

• Is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential
• Believes in active, hands-on learning and first-hand experiences
• Can bring energy, ideas and positivity to our school community
• Models our values and fosters a love of learning
• Is committed to ensuring every child feels seen, supported and understood
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative, caring team

Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an ECT, you’ll find a welcoming environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth.

In Return, We Provide

• A warm, inclusive and community-centred school
• Dedicated colleagues who work collaboratively
• Strong leadership and supportive governance
• Opportunities for development through Cygnus Academies Trust
• Engaged pupils who are eager to learn and proud of their school  

Visit Us

We warmly welcome school visits—come and see our exciting learning environment, meet our dedicated team, and experience the energy and enthusiasm that make Royal Rise Primary so special.

How to apply

Please apply via MyNewTerm with your application form and a supporting statement explaining how your skills match this role. (If you would prefer the application form in a different format, please contact the school office.)

Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we may close this advert should a suitable applicant be found.  Therefore, early application is encouraged.

Information about the school

Royal Rise Primary School, part of Cygnus Academies Trust, is a thriving one-form entry school set in the heart of the Tonbridge community. Our children are happy, enthusiastic, and keen to learn. The school is celebrating its second year of excellent SATS results and is now in the top 10% of schools nationally.

We have a supportive, passionate leadership team and a dedicated team of staff who provide the highest standard of education for every child, creating an environment where learning is fun, and every member of our school community is valued.

Cygnus Academies Trust

Royal Rise Primary School is part of Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn.

Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business, and financial management.

For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.uk

We offer:

· Local Government Pension Scheme

· Employee support services.

· Effective CPD opportunities

· Collaborative working with other schools within our Trust

Safer Recruitment

Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview. Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

• References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

• Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

• Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.

• Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

• The Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.

• The Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on the Trust website.

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

Job Contact Information

• Name:School Office
• Address:Royal Rise, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2DQ
• Telephone: 01732 354 143
• Email: office@royalriseprimary.kent.sch.uk