Class Teacher; PPA cover

Job Title

Class Teacher PPA Cover

Actual Annual Salary: £13,166 – £14,840 (M1-M3) part time, 0.4 FTE

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £32,916 – £37,101 (M1-M3)

Permanent

Part‑time, 13 hours per week (0.4 FTE)

Monday and Tuesday; we would consider different working days/split days for a suitable candidate.

1 June 2026 or sooner if possible

We are looking for a committed individual who wants to make an active contribution to the development of Frome Vale Academy. You will be used to planning and consistently delivering high quality lessons, will have experience in delivering all areas of the curriculum with the ability to embrace change and motivate colleagues and students. We look for professionals who have excellent class management skills and have high expectations of work and behaviour.

• Committed to being part of a high performing school that has high expectations.
• Committed to improving the life chances of pupils.
• Committed to own self development and resilient to the challenges of working in a single form entry school.
• Committed to seeing feedback as a gift and strive to be better every day.
• Committed to the wider success of the school and community.
• Committed to lead a subject (and potentially be part of SLT).
• Experience of, or willingness to embrace working in a single form entry school is essential.

• A qualified teacher or hold an equivalent teaching qualification.
• able to deliver the curriculum in your chosen area and consistently teach high quality lessons across relevant key stages.
• able to meet the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and High Attaining students.
• a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• able to recognise, value and support the delivery of opportunities which extend beyond the confines of classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to the students experience & learning.
• empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the development of others.
• highly competent in all elements of the Teachers Standards and your achievements and contribution will be substantial and sustained as an Upper Pay Scale teacher.

We are a single form entry school, with a maximum of 30 children per year group with an outstanding Ofsted rating. The school is set within beautiful grounds of approximately 9 acres, which are used extensively for outside learning and play. At Frome Vale, our children are encouraged and guided to achieve their full potential within a safe and engaging environment.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but were all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We're proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from under‑represented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

• Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
• Sector‑leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
• Shared CLF…