Salary: MPR + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: Full Time Contract type: Permanent Start date: September 2025 Are you an enthusiastic and creative Primary Teacher looking to make a real difference? Do you thrive in a supportive and ambitious environment where every child is known, valued, and nurtured? St James the Great Primary School is proud to be part of Lift Schools, a trust committed to excellence, inclusion, and empowering every learner. We Are Looking For: A passionate and reflective classroom practitioner Someone who has high expectations for all children and a belief that every pupil can succeed A team player with excellent communication skills Someone who brings energy, creativity, and a growth mindset to the role Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ECT, we'd love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed - come and see what makes St James the Great such a special place to learn and work, contact us to organise for you. About St James the Great Academy We are a one form primary and nursery school situated in one of the most beautiful areas of Kent, 30 seconds from the nearest bus stop, 5 minutes from the train station and within easy reach of Maidstone, Tonbridge and London. We serve our strong, supportive and welcoming local community and are committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all of our pupils. Who is Lift Schools? We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation. We offer you: Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career. Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs. Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives. The role is due to commence September 2025. This is a full time, permanent position. Closing date: 13 June 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.. Location : Kent, ME19 6SD