Ect/Experienced Teacher (Ks2) - Full-time

Bligh Primary School, Strood

• Ref:MED887-2537-81T
• Posted:27/03/2026
• Pay:MSP 1 - 6
• Start Date:1st September 2026
• App Close Date:20/04/2026 at 11:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Join Bligh Primary School as a Teacher – Early Career and Experienced Welcome
Start strong. Feel supported. Make a meaningful impact.

Hours: 27.5 hours per week  Contract: Permanent Start Date: September 2026 (st July 2026 start date for ECT's get paid over the summer!) Actual Salary: MPS/UPS (depending on experience)

Are you a passionate teacher ready to make a real difference in children’s lives? Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher (ECT) beginning your teaching journey or an experienced teacher seeking a new challenge, Bligh Primary School would love to hear from you.

About The Role 

In this role, you will:

• Deliver an engaging, inclusive curriculum that reflects our school values

• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues

• Help children develop academically, socially, and emotionally

• Reflect on your practice and grow in confidence as a teacher

You’ll never be expected to “figure it out alone” — we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Who You Are

We welcome applications from teachers who:

• Have (or will hold) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Are passionate about inspiring children and helping them thrive

• Are reflective, curious, and eager to learn

• Believe in building positive relationships in school and the community

• Embrace our HEART values and a culture of respect, resilience, and teamwork

What We Offer

At Bligh Primary School, we offer more than just a job — we offer a community and a career pathway with opportunities to develop professionally and personally.

For Early Career Teachers (ECTs):

• Fully supported ECT induction with an experienced mentor

• 1st July start with pay over the summer

• Trust-wide ECT networks and peer support opportunities

• Friendly, inclusive, and collaborative school culture

• High-quality CPD through the LearnUpon platform, tailored to your needs

For Experienced Teachers:

• A collaborative and supportive professional community

• Opportunities for career progression within the Trust, including leadership pathways

• Pupils who are eager to learn and represent school values in their behaviour

• High-quality professional development and innovative CPD: bitesize, practical training that fits around busy teaching lives delivered  via our Learn Upon platform

• Wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health Champions, and First Aiders

Ready to Take Your Next Step?

We warmly encourage you to visit Bligh Primary and see what makes our school special. To arrange a visit, contact the school office on 01634 336220

You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached.  Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!

Bligh Primary School and the Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks in line with safeguarding guidance.

Information about the school

Bligh Primary School forms part of the Maritime Academy Trust, a multi-academy trust that is committed to making sure that education is meaningful.

Our Trust is made up of 11 primary schools located in Greenwich, Bexley and Kent. Though our schools may be different with their own in-school culture and community spirit, they all work harmoniously and collaboratively together within a curriculum that ensures each and every child is being equipped with leadership and life skills. At Maritime, we do this by empowering schools to drive more meaningful and enjoyable outcomes for children by having great people working for us, who commit to working hard to make an impact whatever the school and whatever the role.

We are thriving two form entry school which has been selected by the DFE to ‘grow’ to a three form entry school due to its good and outstanding statuses. By 2023 Bligh Primary will be a full three form entry school.

Our key objective at Bligh Primary School is to equip all our children with the key skills of communication and collaboration as well as being community minded. We expect all our adults to provide the children with first hand experiences, knowledge and the necessary skills to articulate what they have learnt in a clear and informative way. This is developed through our clear teaching and learning focus on communication, community and collaboration.

Every child is recognised as a unique individual. We welcome and celebrate differences within our school community. The ability to learn is underpinned by our HEART values. Bligh is a school with HEART. Honesty, Empathy, Achievement, Resilience and Teamwork. We believe that these personal characteristics are essential in forming positive adult lives.

Our community is an essential part of the curriculum, which is why we chose to focus on using the surrounding local area to deepen the children’s understanding, making them experts of their locality throughout their learning journey.

Children leave Bligh with a sense of belonging, the ability to work independently, in pairs or as part of a team in collaboration. They can communicate effectively what they have learnt, gather a wealth of knowledge and skills through all areas of the curriculum. They have a clear understanding and knowledge of the community around them, their place within it and the opportunities it presents.

Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Maritime Academy Trust
• Address:50 John Harrison Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0BG
• Telephone: 020 8858 0394
• Email: recruitment@maritimeacademytrust.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Pack
• Application Pack