Location: Tiger Primary School, Kent, UK
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Education Phases: Primary;
Job Roles: Teacher;
Working Patterns: Full-Time;
Key Stagess: Ks1, Ks2, Yearly Years;
Application Deadline: Friday, 17th July 2026
Interview Date: Candidates to be interviewed upon receipt
Expected Working Start Date: September 2026
Is a Shared Job: No
About us
Tiger Primary School isa 'Good' school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 450 children aged 4to 11. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad and balanced education,rich in real-life experiences and opportunities. Understand that every childdeserves to experience a sense of accomplishment in a wide range of areas. Theenriched curriculum reflects this belief, offering an excellent balance betweenacademic and personal development.
Tiger Primary value eachand every child as an individual, ensuring that they are supported throughouttheir own unique educational journey. Children and staff share a genuine loveof 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 childrenfill our classrooms. Passionate for learning is evident in their commitment toenable ALL children to achieve their very best. The staff at Tiger care deeplyabout the wellbeing and development of all young people, fostering a love forteaching and learning that is truly inspirational.
At Future Schools Trust,we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of thecommunities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of allbackgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+,from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religiousor belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences thatindividuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If yourequire any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happyto support you
What's in itfor you?
- A vibrant and exciting place to work
- A friendly and supportive environment
- An excellent CPD programme, withopportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
- The support of a Trust that currentlyencompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside TigerCubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4years, with great benefits to education staff.
- A well-resourced department with schemesof work and resources available.
- An opportunity to join various schemessuch as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme
Tiger Primary School islooking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and reflective PrimaryTeacher to join our school from September 2026 on a 1 year fixed termbasis.
This is an excitingopportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference in a schoolwhere relationships, ambition and belonging matter. At Tiger, we believe thatchildren thrive when they feel safe, known, valued and inspired. We are proudofour warm and inclusive culture, our high expectations and our commitment toensuring that every child is supported to succeed academically, socially andemotionally.
We are a friendly andpopular 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 deservethe very best. Wellbeing, professional development and teamwork are importantto us, and we are looking for someone who wants to be part of that journey - tosecure the best outcomes for children.
Why joinTiger Primary?
We can offer you:
- A welcoming, supportive and ambitiousstaff team.
- A school community where relationshipswith pupils and families are strong.
- Our bespoke behaviour curriculum allowsteachers to teach.
- New facilities including a newly plannedstaffroom, sports halls, and intervention spaces.
- A nurturing environment for ECTs andteachers developing their practice.
- Supportive leadership with a clear focuson professional growth.
- Children who are enthusiastic, curiousand keen to learn.
- A school committed to inclusion, highstandards and the wider development of every child.
- Collaborative planning to support theworkload.
- Trust benefits including a supportiveassistance package, PPA from home and Cycle to Work schemes.
We arelooking for someone who:
- Has high expectations of themselves andof every pupil.
- Builds positive, warm and purposefulrelationships with children.
- Creates a classroom where children feelsafe, motivated and ready to learn.
- Is organised, reflective and keen tokeep improving.
- Works well as part of a team.
- Communicates well with children,parents, carers and colleagues.
- Brings energy, kindness anddetermination to the role.
- Wants to make learning memorable,meaningful and enjoyable.
- Shares our commitment to helping everychild belong, achieve and thrive.
This role would beparticularly suitable for someone joining the profession or still developingtheir classroom practice, who is looking for a school where they will be wellsupported and encouraged to grow.
Visits tothe school
We warmly encourageprospective applicants to visit Tiger Primary School, meet our staff and seeour fantastic facilities for themselves.
We welcome applicationsfrom all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you areexcited by this opportunity and believe you would be a great fit for TeamTiger, please complete the school application form via Every Education.
Please note that we areunable to accept CVs. The closing date for applications is 12:00pm on Friday17 th July 2026. Interviews to take place upon receipt ofapplications.
Tiger Prospectus 2026 Intake - Final.pdf
Candidate Pack - Primary Teacher 2026 TPS.pdf
