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The Primary First Trust

About The Primary First Trust

Welcome to The Primary First Trust

At The Primary First Trust, we put people first — our pupils, our colleagues, and our school communities. Each of our schools is unique, with its own character and strengths, and we are proud to celebrate and preserve this individuality.

As part of our Trust, schools benefit from genuine collaboration, shared expertise, and a deep understanding of primary education. Our proven track record of school improvement and our strong, supportive culture give us a distinctive edge in helping every school—and every colleague—thrive.

We are committed to giving children the very best start in life. Through a robust school development framework and expert Trust services, we work tirelessly to strengthen our schools and enhance the experiences of the pupils and staff within them.

Great education starts with great people. That’s why we invest in, develop, and value our staff at every stage of their journey.


Our Vision

To improve the life chances of every pupil, strengthen communities, and support families.


Our Values

Courage
We persevere, we act with integrity, and we meet challenges with strength and determination.

Innovation
We nurture ideas from spark to success, helping our schools stay creative, relevant, and forward‑thinking.

Excellence
We aim high and strive to be the best in everything we do — because excellence makes a lasting difference.


Safer Recruitment, Inclusion & Diversity

The Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding, Prevent, and the welfare of all pupils.
All roles require:

  • Enhanced DBS clearance
  • Health clearance
  • Social media checks
  • Satisfactory references
  • A probationary period

We are proud to be an inclusive organisation that celebrates diversity and ensures everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fair, transparent recruitment based solely on skills, experience, and potential.

The Primary First Trust Vacancies

1:1 Teaching Assistant Fixed term until 31st August 2027 8.45am - 3.15pm Monday to Friday

1:1 Teaching Assistant Fixed term until 31st August 2027 8.45am - 3.15pm Monday to Friday

Lessness Heath Primary School, Belvedere, Kent

Lessness Heath Primary School, Belvedere, Kent

Are you a motivated Teaching Assistant who is passionate about working with children? Do you, like us, always put children at the centre of everything you do?

  Fixed Term | Full-Time
  £17,582.00 Annually (Actual)
      27.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year 1hr for lunch (28,181 FTE)
New SHARE

Mid-Day Lunch Supervisor (5 hours per week)

Mid-Day Lunch Supervisor (5 hours per week)

Lessness Heath Primary School, Belvedere, Kent

Lessness Heath Primary School, Belvedere, Kent

Lessness Heath Primary School is looking for a Mid-Day Supervisor to lead our friendly, hardworking team, which is dedicated to aiding pupils over the lunchtime period

  Fixed Term | Part-Time
  £2,912.00 Annually (Actual)
      5 hours per week. 38 weeks per year. Fixed term until August 31st 2027 (FTE 25,942)
New SHARE

Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Westcourt Primary School, Gravesend, Kent

Westcourt Primary School, Gravesend, Kent

Key Stage 2 Class Teacher

  Fixed Term | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 Annually (FTE)
      M1 - £32,916
New SHARE

Classroom Teacher / ECT at The Federation of Barnehurst Schools

Classroom Teacher / ECT at The Federation of Barnehurst Schools

Barnehurst Junior School, Erith, Kent

Barnehurst Junior School, Erith, Kent

The Federation of Barnehurst Schools is looking to appoint a talented, committed teacher to join its welcoming and supportive school community at an exciting point of its development.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  From £37,8700 (Actual) Main Teacher Payscale
New SHARE

Classroom Teacher Maternity cover

Classroom Teacher Maternity cover

Barnehurst Junior School, Erith, Kent

Barnehurst Junior School, Erith, Kent

The Federation of Barnehurst Schools is looking to appoint a talented, committed teacher to join its welcoming and supportive school community as Maternity cover.

  Maternity Cover | Full-Time
  From £37,870.00 Main Teacher Payscale
New SHARE

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Barnehurst Junior School, Erith, Kent

Barnehurst Junior School, Erith, Kent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant with exceptional ability to join our team at Barnehurst Junior School and play a crucial role in supporting both teachers and p...

  Permanent | Full-Time
   35 hrs. 39 Working Weeks FTE Salary of £30,655 pa - actual PT Salary of £24,723.43 pa
New SHARE

Classroom Teacher + Core Subject Leader

Classroom Teacher + Core Subject Leader

Wayfield Primary School, Chatham, Kent

Wayfield Primary School, Chatham, Kent

Wayfield Primary School are seeking a passionate, resilient, and ambitious Class Teacher and Core subject Leader who is ready to take the next step in their career.

  Temporary/Fixed Term | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £45,057.00 Annually (Actual)
      Main Teacher Pay Scale + TRL FIXED TERM
New SHARE

Classroom Teacher- Part time (0.5) 2.5 days per week.

Classroom Teacher- Part time (0.5) 2.5 days per week.

Springhead Park Primary School, Northfleet, Kent

Springhead Park Primary School, Northfleet, Kent

Springhead Park Primary School is looking to appoint a talented, committed teacher to join its welcoming and supportive school community at an exciting point of its development.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
      Teacher's main pay scale (TMPS 1-6)
New SHARE

Phase Leader (Core Subject)

Phase Leader (Core Subject)

Springhead Park Primary School, Northfleet, Kent

Springhead Park Primary School, Northfleet, Kent

Springhead Park Primary School is looking to appoint a talented, committed teacher and leader to join its welcoming and supportive school community at an exciting point of our development, as we con...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
      Salary is calculated as TMPS/TUPS +TLR2
New SHARE
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

Policies & Documents

  1. Our People Promise
  2. Our Safer Recruitment Policy

Part of The Primary First Trust

The Primary First Trust Vacancies

1:1 Teaching Assistant Fixed term until 31st August 2027 8.45am - 3.15pm Monday to Friday

1:1 Teaching Assistant Fixed term until 31st August 2027 8.45am - 3.15pm Monday to Friday

Lessness Heath Primary School, Belvedere, Kent

Lessness Heath Primary School, Belvedere, Kent

Are you a motivated Teaching Assistant who is passionate about working with children? Do you, like us, always put children at the centre of everything you do?

  Fixed Term | Full-Time
  £17,582.00 Annually (Actual)
      27.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year 1hr for lunch (28,181 FTE)
New SHARE

Mid-Day Lunch Supervisor (5 hours per week)

Mid-Day Lunch Supervisor (5 hours per week)

Lessness Heath Primary School, Belvedere, Kent

Lessness Heath Primary School, Belvedere, Kent

Lessness Heath Primary School is looking for a Mid-Day Supervisor to lead our friendly, hardworking team, which is dedicated to aiding pupils over the lunchtime period

  Fixed Term | Part-Time
  £2,912.00 Annually (Actual)
      5 hours per week. 38 weeks per year. Fixed term until August 31st 2027 (FTE 25,942)
New SHARE

Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Westcourt Primary School, Gravesend, Kent

Westcourt Primary School, Gravesend, Kent

Key Stage 2 Class Teacher

  Fixed Term | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 Annually (FTE)
      M1 - £32,916
New SHARE

Classroom Teacher / ECT at The Federation of Barnehurst Schools

Classroom Teacher / ECT at The Federation of Barnehurst Schools

Barnehurst Junior School, Erith, Kent

Barnehurst Junior School, Erith, Kent

The Federation of Barnehurst Schools is looking to appoint a talented, committed teacher to join its welcoming and supportive school community at an exciting point of its development.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  From £37,8700 (Actual) Main Teacher Payscale
New SHARE

Classroom Teacher Maternity cover

Classroom Teacher Maternity cover

Barnehurst Junior School, Erith, Kent

Barnehurst Junior School, Erith, Kent

The Federation of Barnehurst Schools is looking to appoint a talented, committed teacher to join its welcoming and supportive school community as Maternity cover.

  Maternity Cover | Full-Time
  From £37,870.00 Main Teacher Payscale
New SHARE

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Barnehurst Junior School, Erith, Kent

Barnehurst Junior School, Erith, Kent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant with exceptional ability to join our team at Barnehurst Junior School and play a crucial role in supporting both teachers and p...

  Permanent | Full-Time
   35 hrs. 39 Working Weeks FTE Salary of £30,655 pa - actual PT Salary of £24,723.43 pa
New SHARE

Classroom Teacher + Core Subject Leader

Classroom Teacher + Core Subject Leader

Wayfield Primary School, Chatham, Kent

Wayfield Primary School, Chatham, Kent

Wayfield Primary School are seeking a passionate, resilient, and ambitious Class Teacher and Core subject Leader who is ready to take the next step in their career.

  Temporary/Fixed Term | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £45,057.00 Annually (Actual)
      Main Teacher Pay Scale + TRL FIXED TERM
New SHARE

Classroom Teacher- Part time (0.5) 2.5 days per week.

Classroom Teacher- Part time (0.5) 2.5 days per week.

Springhead Park Primary School, Northfleet, Kent

Springhead Park Primary School, Northfleet, Kent

Springhead Park Primary School is looking to appoint a talented, committed teacher to join its welcoming and supportive school community at an exciting point of its development.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
      Teacher's main pay scale (TMPS 1-6)
New SHARE

Phase Leader (Core Subject)

Phase Leader (Core Subject)

Springhead Park Primary School, Northfleet, Kent

Springhead Park Primary School, Northfleet, Kent

Springhead Park Primary School is looking to appoint a talented, committed teacher and leader to join its welcoming and supportive school community at an exciting point of our development, as we con...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
      Salary is calculated as TMPS/TUPS +TLR2
New SHARE
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

Part of The Primary First Trust

Are you looking for a different role at The Primary First Trust? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

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