Teaching Fellow in Teacher Education

Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park/Sion Hill

Compensation: Grade Ac2 - Starting from £38,784 rising to £43,428 per annum

Final date to receive applications: 20 July 2026

Department: School of Education

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Teaching Fellows in Initial Teacher Education to join our vibrant, creative academic community in the School of Education. Each post holder will be responsible for contributing to the teaching and learning of the Primary Initial Teacher Education programmes and will carry out the role of Academic Tutor to assess and support Bath Spa Teachers in university and on placement.

To undertake teaching, assessment, academic tutoring and administration associated with the delivery of BA Primary Education (5-11) with QTS programme.

Working closely with Programme Directors and Programme Leaders, the post holder will contribute to the success of the School in the delivery of ITE Partnership Curriculum (Primary), enhancements to Bath Spa Teachers’ (BST) experience, student recruitment, and contribution to the mentor leadership team.

The post holder must have subject specialism and experience to support trainees’ understanding of how children progress within the Early Years Foundation Stage, KS1 and KS2. Experience and interest in the teaching of primary science and/or primary PE would be beneficial. The post holder’s role as an Academic Tutor contributing to BA Primary Education (5-11) with QTS will involve supporting and assessing trainees in their academic award and professional recommendation of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• A good first degree in a relevant discipline and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Successful experience of primary teaching
• In-depth subject knowledge of learning pedagogy and practice in the field of primary education
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, communication and IT skills
• Knowledge of the standards and requirements for Initial Teacher Education
• Successful experience of teaching primary science and/or primary PE.
• Successful experience of mentoring trainee teachers or ECTs, with an understanding of their developmental support needs as they progress
• Experience of working with ITE trainees or in Higher Education.
• Awareness of issues in learning and teaching in Initial Teacher Education and HE

Salary Grade Ac2 - Starting from £38,784 rising to £43,482 per annum

• This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring service check. Further information regarding this can be found on our website at:
• Interviews will take place Online on Thursday 6th August 2026
• Immediate start preferred.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here:
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: