Teacher - Full-time

Smarden Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-2288-103T
• Posted:09/02/2026
• Pay:Main and Upper payscales depending on experience
• Start Date:20/04/202 or September 2026 Considered
• App Close Date:01/03/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:09/03/2026

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(Y)Our Opportunity

Your Passion. Our Community. Their Future.

Start date 20/04/2026 or September 2026 considered

Main and Upper payscales depending on experience (£32,916 - £51,048)

The classroom is your canvas. We are looking for a Class Teacher who doesn't just follow a lesson plan, but breathes life into it. If you are someone who thrives on creating "lightbulb moments" and believes that education should be an adventure, you belong in our Trust.

We are looking for a creative architect of learning, someone who can take the curriculum and turn it into something immersive, interactive, and impossible to forget. Whether you are using new technology, outdoor spaces, or simply your own storytelling to engage your pupils, we provide the supportive environment you need to try new ideas and innovate.

Whether you are an Early Career Teacher with fresh ideas or an experienced hand looking for a new spark, we are interested in your drive to level the playing field for every child. In our community, your voice is heard, your creativity is celebrated and your commitment to excellence is matched by our commitment to you. Let’s build a future where every child, no matter their starting point, can thrive.

The ideal Class Teacher will be someone who is:

* A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children

* Understanding the educational, welfare and social needs of the children we support

* Able to develop and maintain an imaginative and inclusive learning environment

* Confident in using a range of resources to make the classroom engaging 

* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team 

* Able to contribute to the wider life of the trust

* Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities

Great Teaching Starts with a Great Community: Your Benefits

We know you’re going to achieve great things in the classroom. At our academy, investing in your wellbeing and professional growth isn't just a perk—it’s a priority. To support your journey, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed for both your career and your lifestyle:

* Exceptional CPD & Training: Access a wealth of high-quality development opportunities tailored to every stage of your career.

* Leadership Coaching & Mentoring: Receive dedicated guidance and insight from our experienced academy leadership team.

* Funded Development Training: Grow your expertise through a vast array of courses, including subject-specific accreditations.

* Headspace Subscription: Enjoy free, full access to the world’s leading mindfulness app to support your mental health every day.

* Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme: Participate in a free, expert-led mindfulness course for adults (8 x 90-minute out-of-hours sessions).

* Blue Light Card Eligibility: Save more on shopping, dining, and travel with access to the UK’s premier discount scheme.

* Cycle to Work Scheme: Enjoy a healthier, more sustainable commute by spreading the cost of a new bike and equipment.

* Generous Pension Contributions: Secure your future with a substantial employer investment into your long-term financial wellbeing.

* A Supportive, Innovative Culture: Join a friendly, forward-thinking environment that champions work-life balance and values your input in driving meaningful change.

Information about the school

Founded in 1716, Smarden original school building is at the heart of the beautiful village. The building at the front dates back to 1858. In 2014/2015, the school underwent extensive refurbishment and new building works. This was a wonderful opportunity for the school and was part of the Priority School Building Programme.

Four new, large classrooms were built to the rear of the old building and we are now able to deliver a 21st century learning environment within a new single-storey building, a new link corridor connecting the two buildings together and a new outdoor space with provision for games, social use and outdoor classrooms.

We also have a wooded area on site where we run Forest School, allowing the children to embrace the outdoors as an inspirational learning environment.

We offer the best learning environment for children ages 2-11. We endeavor to instill the best teaching methods for our articulate and intelligent pupils. We follow the Discover-Explore-Create curriculum, allowing them to be inquisitive and critical thinkers, always giving their best.

In September 2019, Smarden Nursery became part of Smarden Primary School and the wider TKAT family. Smarden Nursery has provided childcare for the village and local area for over 25 years in various formats. Merging with Smarden Primary School has helped to secure the long term future of the setting.

We aim for our children to develop lifelong skills, the ability to take responsibility for their own learning so that they can face future challenges with confidence. We pride ourselves on providing a happy, caring, supportive and positive learning atmosphere where each child can achieve success. We actively encourage partnership between parents and our local community. We live by our values; Ambition, Respect, Kindness.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Speight
• Address:Pluckley Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8ND
• Telephone: 01233 770316
• Email: office@smarden-tkat.org

Fax: 01233 770316