Class Teacher (PPA Cover 0.6)

Bellefield Primary and Nursery School; Bath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Bellefield Primary and Nursery School invites applications for a dedicated PPA Cover Teacher to provide high-quality teaching across KS2 during PPA time. The role is 0.6 FTE, Wednesday to Friday, starting 2 November 2026 or as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging, inclusive lessons and work closely with colleagues to maintain continuity of learning while teachers are planning and assessing.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management and ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across KS2 during PPA time.
• Work closely with teaching colleagues to ensure continuity of learning when teachers are planning or assessing.
• Contribute to curriculum delivery and the wider life of the school, upholding high standards of teaching.

Job description

The working hours for this role are expected to be0.6 FTE, Wednesday to Friday. The start date for this role is02 November 2026 or as soon as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and adaptable teacher to join our team as a PPA Cover Teacher, providing high-quality teaching across our KS2 classes. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and inclusive lessons that support continuity of learning during teachers' planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time. You will create a positive and stimulating learning environment, fostering high expectations and helping all pupils to achieve their full potential. Working closely with teaching colleagues and support staff, you will contribute to effective curriculum delivery and the wider life of the school. The role requires strong classroom management skills, flexibility, and the ability to build positive relationships quickly with pupils, staff and families. A commitment to safeguarding, pupil wellbeing, and promoting excellent standards of teaching and learning is essential. In return, you will join a supportive and forward-thinking school that values collaboration, professional development, and achieving the very best outcomes for every child. 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 whatwe’relooking for in an ideal candidate. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early upon receipt of suitable candidates.

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.

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, it is important that references are requested and, wherever possible, obtained before the interview. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance states that references should be sought before interview wherever possible and should be scrutinised as part of the recruitment process to help ensure that only suitable individuals are appointed to work with children.

This role will involve contact with children, and the post holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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