Class Teacher

EQUA Mead Learning Trust; Southwick; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is hiring a Part Time Class Teacher at Southwick C of E Primary School. The role is 0.4 FTE on a fixed-term contract with a start date in January. Salary ranges from £32,916 to £51,048 per annum pro rata, paid according to MPS - UPS pay scales.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, inclusive lessons for Key Stage 2 and contribute to school-wide enrichment. The post involves working closely with colleagues, parents, and the school community to support pupil

Qualifications

• We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher who inspires children to achieve their full potential.
• Ability to teach with high expectations and adapt to SEND and diverse learners.
• Commitment to contributing to school wide enrichment and ethos.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons that promote excellent progress and love of learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, parents and the wider school community.
• Support enrichment opportunities and uphold the values and ethos of EQUA Mead Learning Trust.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and staff wellbeing.

Skills

Class Teacher

Job description

Key Role Information

• Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum pro rata | £13,166 - £20,419 per annum
• Job type: Part Time
• Contract type: Fixed Term
• Closing: 16/10/2026 09:00
• Interview: 9 November 2026
• Start: 7 January 2027
• Pay grade: MPS - UPS
• Key stage: Key Stage 2
• Hours per week: 0.40
• Weeks per year: 52.143
• Visa sponsorship: No

Your Role

The working hours for this role are expected to be 0.4 FTE, preferably on Thursday and Friday. The start date for this role is 07 January 2026.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher who is passionate about inspiring children to achieve their full potential through high-quality, inclusive teaching. The successful candidate will create a stimulating and supportive learning environment, delivering engaging lessons that promote excellent progress, confidence, and a love of learning for every child. Working collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, parents, and the wider school community, you will play an active role in shaping positive outcomes for pupils both academically and personally. You will have high expectations for behaviour and achievement, adapting your teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND. As part of our committed team, you will contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting enrichment opportunities and helping to uphold our values and ethos. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who is eager to continue their professional development, embraces innovation, and is committed to delivering the very best educational experiences for children. In return, you will join a welcoming and supportive school community where collaboration, wellbeing, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.

For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.

About EQUA Mead Learning Trust

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a leading educational institution based in Wiltshire. Dedicated to providing high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Members of staff across EQUA Mead will be committed to improving the life chances of the pupils we educate and ensure we give Every Child, Every Chance. As a growing Trust, currently educating almost 6000 pupils across 22 different schools (pre‑school, primary, secondary, and sixth form) we are immensely proud of our staff and endeavour to be an employer of choice. This is an exciting time as we continue to grow the number of schools and children we support.

Attachments

• Supporting DocumentEQUA Mead Safeguarding and CP Policy Academic Year 2025 - 26.pdf
• Supporting DocumentPrivacy Notice for Job Applicants.pdf
• Supporting DocumentReferencing Guidelines.pdf
• Supporting DocumentClass Teacher Job Description And Person Specification.pdf

About Us

Our family of like‑minded schools collaborate to provide mutual support, share best practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing each school’s distinctive character. We believe all children and young people have the right to a great education and we seek to improve the life chances of all those we serve; it is our mission to give Every Child, Every Chance of success. Across our Trust, we want our children and young people to be inspired by their learning, and to instil in them a motivation and aspiration to succeed in all they do. Our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people, encouraging and preparing them to do their very best in their learning both within the curriculum and beyond. High quality teaching is a priority, coupled with strong nurturing support, where adults genuinely care about the wellbeing of the children and young people in their care. It’sour aim to meet the needs of each child individually and we provide the resources and staff to achieve this. Our dedicated team iscommitted to providing a wonderfully creative learning environment to fascinate every child. Aspirations for excellence underpin all that we do; our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people. Children and young people in our schools are happy and safe, motivated to reach their full potential and equipped to become resilient, independent learners . They are prepared to live responsibly and peacefully in the spirit of understanding, and opportunities to develop their creativity, confidence and communication skills are woven into all aspects of school life.

Southwick C of E Primary School
Gemma Breeden
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Hollis Way, Southwick
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 9PH
Gemma Breeden
[e-mail]
01225763325
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Safeguarding Information

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidance, and all interviews-regardless of role-will include questions relating to safeguarding. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on our website and complies with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exception Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please note that by applying, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.

We will only submit a DBS application to the relevant disclosure service when a position is accepted.