Class Teacher - Full-time

Cygnus Academies Trust

• Ref:KCC-F48-26-T
• Posted:25/03/2026
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:September 2026 or sooner
• App Close Date:13/04/2026 at 14:00
• Interviews:To be Confirmed

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Royal Rise Primary School is a warm, welcoming and ambitious one‑form‑entry school at the heart of the Tonbridge community. We are proud to be an inclusive school where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to be the best that they can be. 

The Role

We are seeking an inspiring and motivated Class Teacher to join our team. You will:

• Deliver high‑quality teaching that excites, engages and challenges pupils
• Foster a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment
• Be committed to raising achievement for every child
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to continually improve practice
• Model our school values of Ambition, Confidence, Equality, Independence, Inquisitiveness, Kindness, Resilience and Respect.
• Engage fully in professional development and the wider life of the school

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT, you will be supported by a strong leadership team, friendly colleagues and a positive, forward‑thinking culture.

What We Offer

• A vibrant, values‑driven school community
• A supportive team who work closely together to achieve the best for every child
• A focus on wellbeing and professional growth
• A carefully designed curriculum that enables creativity, curiosity and high expectations
• A school where success is celebrated and children are excited to learn.

Key Information

• Start date: 1st September (or sooner depending on the successful applicant)
• Contract: Permanent, full‑time
• Salary: Main Pay Scale (MPS)
• Location: Royal Rise Primary School, Tonbridge, TN9 2DQ
• Closing date: April 2026 (although early application is encouraged)

Information about the trust

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

· Excellent ICT facilities

· Opportunities for flexible working

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.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Office
• Address:Cygnus Academies Trust,
  C/O Manor Community Primary School,
  Keary Road,
  Swanscombe,
  Kent,
  DA10 0BU
• Telephone: 01322 224 201
• Email: office@cygnus.org.uk

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Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Teacher JD/PS