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EQUA Mead Learning Trust is seeking a dedicated PPA Cover Teacher for KS2 to provide high-quality teaching during teachers' planning, preparation and assessment time. The role is 0.6 FTE, Wednesday to Friday, starting 2 November 2026, with a fixed-term contract and a focus on maintaining continuity of learning.
The successful candidate will create a positive learning environment, manage classrooms effectively, and collaborate with staff to support pupil wellbeing and achievement.
Salary £32,916 - £51,048 per annum pro rata i.e. £19,749 - £30,628 per annum depending on experience
Job type Part Time
Contract type Fixed Term
Closing 02/11/2026 09:00
Interview To be confirmed
Start 2 November 2026
Pay grade MPS - UPS
Key stage Key Stage 2
Hours per week 0.60
Weeks per year 52.143
Visa sponsorship No
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.
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.
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.
Bellefield C of E Primary & Nursery School
Natasha Shadwell
finance@bellefield.equamead.org
Windermere Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8TE
Natasha Shadwell
finance@bellefield.equamead.org
01225753530
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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.