Welcome to Dartford Bridge Community Primary School

At DBCPS, we are committed to providing every child with the very best education, built on the foundations of independence, determination, and self-belief. Our BRIDGE values are at the heart of everything we do:

• Believe in yourself
• Respect each other
• Show Independence
• Be Determined
• Grow together
• Demonstrate Excellence
• These values shape our culture and guide our pupils to become confident, resilient learners.

Our Approach

We offer an engaging, creative curriculum that inspires curiosity and encourages children to become life-long learners, well-prepared for their future as self-motivated and independent citizens of the world. As a true community school, we build strong relationships with families and work in partnership to ensure every child is supported to thrive.

Our Community

Located on The Bridge Learning and Community Campus, we are proud to be part of a dynamic local community. We actively seek opportunities to build both local and international links, enriching learning and promoting global citizenship.

Why Work With Us

Joining Dartford Bridge means joining a team that values collaboration, creativity and care. Here’s what you can expect:

• Professional development tailored to your ambitions
• A supportive environment where your voice matters
• Opportunities to shape the future of education in our community
• A strong network to share learning, expertise and resources
• Family-friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives
• Practical steps to reduce teacher workload
• Regular feedback and tailored CPD
• Dedicated colleagues for pastoral care, welfare, safeguarding and pedagogy
• Being welcomed and valued for who you are
• Workplace pensions through Local Government and Teachers’ Pensions
• A future-focused commitment to sustainability and preparing pupils—and staff—for a changing world

We are incredibly proud of our school and warmly invite you to visit us. Come and see for yourself what makes DBCPS such a special place to learn and grow.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS and relevant checks in line with KCSIE and trust policy. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment processes where needed.