Primary Teacher - Full-time

Tiger Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2008-253T
• Posted:07/05/2026
• Pay:MPS - ECTs Welcome
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:15/05/2026 at 16:00
• Interviews:Tuesday 19th May 2026

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Join Team Tiger

Tiger Primary School is looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and reflective Primary Teacher to join our school from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference in a school where relationships, ambition and belonging matter. At Tiger, we believe that children thrive when they feel safe, known, valued and inspired. We are proud of our warm and inclusive culture, our high expectations and our commitment to ensuring that every child is supported to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.

We are a friendly and popular primary school with a strong sense of community. Our staff work hard, support each other and are united by a shared belief that our children deserve the very best. Wellbeing, professional development and teamwork are important to us, and we are looking for someone who wants to be part of that journey - to secure the best outcomes for children.

Why join Tiger Primary?

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, supportive and ambitious staff team.
• A school community where relationships with pupils and families are strong.
• Our bespoke behaviour curriculum allows teachers to teach.
• New facilities including a newly planned staffroom, sports halls, and intervention spaces.
• A nurturing environment for ECTs and teachers developing their practice.
• Supportive leadership with a clear focus on professional growth.
• Children who are enthusiastic, curious and keen to learn.
• A school committed to inclusion, high standards and the wider development of every child.
• Collaborative planning to support the workload.
• Trust benefits including a supportive assistance package, PPA from home and Cycle to Work schemes. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has high expectations of themselves and of every pupil.
• Builds positive, warm and purposeful relationships with children.
• Creates a classroom where children feel safe, motivated and ready to learn.
• Is organised, reflective and keen to keep improving.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Communicates well with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Brings energy, kindness and determination to the role.
• Wants to make learning memorable, meaningful and enjoyable.
• Shares our commitment to helping every child belong, achieve and thrive.

This role would be particularly suitable for someone joining the profession or still developing their classroom practice, who is looking for a school where they will be well supported and encouraged to grow.

Visits to the school

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit Tiger Primary School, meet our staff and see our fantastic facilities for themselves.

To arrange a visit, please contact the Headteacher, Mr Williams-Jones, by emailing:
lwilliamsjones@tigerprimary.com

How to apply

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited by this opportunity and believe you would be a great fit for Team Tiger, please complete the school application form via Every Education.

Please note that we are unable to accept CVs. The closing date for applications is 4:00pm on Friday 15th May 2026. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 19th May 2026.

Information about the school

Welcome to Tiger Primary School!

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: recruitment@tigerprimary.com

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Ofsted Report
• Candidate Pack
• Prospectus