Job Description

Primary Teacher - Maidstone

Full-time - MPS-UPS - September 2026 Start -temp-to-perm contract

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting for a Primary Teacher for a variety of positions for a September start. We are working with schools across the Maidstone area to support with Primary Teaching roles across EYFS, KS1, and KS2. The roles themselves are full-time and would involve full teaching responsibilities. They would be on a temp-to-perm basis, unless specified otherwise.

The range of schools we work with are incredibly varied, from smaller single-form entry community schools to larger multi-form entry Primaries. We recognise that every school is significantly different and we would be more than happy to shed light on the schools themselves.

ECTs and more experienced teachers are both welcome to apply.

The Role

  • Planning and delivering the Primary Curriculum.
  • Responsibility for ensuring your cohort is supported and challenged appropriately with the work set.
  • Managing behaviour within the classroom effectively
  • Liaising with Parents/Guardians on the progress and/or potential development areas of students

Requirements

  • Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) in the UK
  • Experience as a Primary Teacher in the UK. Preference for any key stage is welcome and would be accommodated.
  • Hold an enhanced DBS (DBS on the update service is highly desirable)
  • Have right to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Tradewind Recruitment

  • We offer highly competitive and fair rates of pay, paying to scale for all long-term/perm responsibilities.
  • A specialised, highly experienced, and dedicated Consultant to be your main point of contact.
  • An independent and experienced Compliance team to ensure you can continue working.
  • Tradewind works with the National College and can offer over 2500 accredited courses that you would have access to, so you will be able to complete CPD at your own convenience.

For more information on the schools we are working with specifically, please apply to this advert and will respond to you within 24 hours, or contact kent@twrecruitment.com or call us on 01227 852 816.