Primary Teacher

About Us

Location: Tiger Primary School, Kent, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Primary

Job Roles: Teacher

Working Patterns: Full-Time

Key Stages: KS1, KS2, Years

Interview Date: TBC

Expected Working Start Date: September 2026

Tiger Primary School is a 'Good' school with over 450 children aged 4 to 11. It offers a broad and balanced curriculum that supports both academic and personal development. The school values teamwork, independence, empathy, resilience and a supportive learning environment for every child.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those with different backgrounds, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ and from a range of ethnic, religious or belief backgrounds. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process we can support you.

What's in it for you?

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, including action research and nationally accredited qualifications
• Support from a Trust with two Secondary Schools, one Primary School and a term time nursery (Tiger Cubs) for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• A well resourced department with schemes of work and resources available
• Access to the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Why Join Tiger Primary?

• A welcoming, supportive and ambitious staff team
• A strong school community with strong relationships with pupils and families
• A bespoke behaviour curriculum that supports teachers
• New facilities, including a planned staff room, sports halls and intervention spaces
• A nurturing environment for early career teachers and staff developing their practice
• Leadership focused on professional growth
• Children who are enthusiastic, curious and keen to learn
• A school committed to inclusion, high standards and wider development of every child
• Collaborative planning to support workload management
• Trust benefits including a supportive assistance package, PPA from home and Cycle to Work schemes

We're Looking for Someone Who

• Has high expectations of themselves and 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.