
Cover/PPA teacher
Moulsecoomb Primary School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 4PA16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Spring term 2026
Closing date
12 December 2025 at 8am
Date listed
26 November 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Casual
Full-time equivalent salary
- £130.00 - £180.00 Daily Daily rates - negotiable
Cover/PPA teacher job summary
We are looking for some bank supply teachers to cover across the school on a flexible basis, covering PPA or ECT cover, or covering teacher absences. This would be on a causal contract basis and we are happy to hear from applicants seeking flexible working options or seeking regular supply work. We have a friendly, happy team who provide the best care and guidance to our children, and we are looking for a friendly, committed individual to join us. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office on 01273 605700.
Moulsecoomb Primary School joined The Pioneer Academy in 2021 and we have been moving onwards and upwards, providing a high quality curriculum for every child in our schools. We have a substantial school site and extensive facilities, complete with a school nursery. We have a large staff team, and, more importantly, wonderful pupils. Our dedicated and enthusiastic team strive for the best for all children, and are committed to a rapid journey of improvement with The Pioneer Academy, demonstrated by achieving our excellent end of Key Stage 2 results in 2023 - the number of pupils in Year 6 who were working at or above the expected standard in reading, writing and maths was above the national average, with 90% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading.
Moulsecoomb Primary School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: https://moulsecoomb.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk
At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We have increased our PPA offer this year to up to 5 hours for full time teachers, and regular additional release time scheduled for all subject leaders across the school. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
What we offer you:
- A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
- High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
- Excellent CPD opportunities, including outstanding ECT development and middle leadership training.
- Annual conferences with keynote speakers, including professionals from the EEF.
- A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
- Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
- Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.
If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the Job Description/Person Specification. To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, completing a full education and employment history since leaving school and indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. You will also be required to complete and return a self-disclosure declaration with your application. Applications should be submitted via My New Term.
If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the job description/person specification. To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form on My New Term, indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. You will also be required to complete a self-disclosure declaration if you are shortlisted for interview.
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping children safe in education 2025 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2025 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.
The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Safeguarding Policy can be read online: https://moulsecoomb.brighton-hove.sch.uk/policies-and-documents/
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERT EARLY. AND SUITABLE CANDIDATES MAY BE INTERVIEWED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.
The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our school Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded and read on our website.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Moulsecoomb Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 211 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Moulsecoomb Primary School website
Moulsecoomb Primary School is an Academy within the City of Brighton and Hove, located on The Highway, Lewes Road, minutes walk from Moulsecoomb train station and excellent bus links. The school is non-selective and non-denominational. We became part of The Pioneer Academy on 1st November 2021. As part of the trust, the whole school is currently receiving significant investment. Before your child starts with us, this will include full redecorations of all classrooms, and a brand new, state-of-the-art Early Years outdoor learning area. Our first class facilities include:
Two halls used for indoor Physical Education, lunches, school productions and events.
Three large playgrounds, including multi-use games pitch, with a trim trail and climbing tower
Incredible outdoor learning spaces including a Fairy-tale Forest, geology trail, orchards, ponds, fields, rain garden and chickens!
A unique collection of authentically built houses through time that bring history to life
A well-resourced computer room as well as each year group having their own set of laptops
Bike pump track
Beautiful woodland-themed, hand crafted library
Moulsecoomb Primary School is a caring school which is dedicated to providing all children with extraordinary school days. We offer a wide range of trips and in school experiences, at no cost to you the parent. Children access the curriculum through daily inspiring, relevant and inclusive experiences. We nurture all children with the support of our Family Worker, SENCO and Play Therapy counselling service. There is an excellent team of hard working teachers and teaching assistants who challenge our children in all lessons to be their very best.
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