PPA Cover teacher
Eldene Nursery and Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3TQ24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: Tuesday - Thursday 0.6 Fixed Term Contract until August 2027
Contract type
- Fixed term - August 2027
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are an inclusive school based in the heart of the Eldene Community.
We treat teachers with respect and invest in your career.
- We invest in your wellbeing – we want you to do well here.
We respect teachers: We work with good quality partners (such as the award-winning Literacy Tree). You’ll be supported by highly cooperative colleagues and we encourage new ideas.
We have great facilities: Extensive well-maintained outdoor areas – including a woodland, playgrounds with 2 trim trails that support physical development and wellbeing, as well as large playing fields for sporting events. A refurbished well-stocked school library, 2 large halls and ELSA/nurture spaces and rooms. Also, a free large car park onsite.
We prioritise wellbeing with a dedicated wellbeing team: The wellbeing of staff at Eldene is paramount to maintaining a successful and forward-thinking school.We believe that the best asset in school for children are staff who are happy, motivated and focused. Eldene recognises that staff are our most important resource and are to be valued, supported and encouraged to develop personally and professionally. We have a Wellbeing Team who champion staff mental health and togetherness. We promote staff events where we can mix, relax and support each other. From Wellbeing breakfasts to drop-in sessions - we've got it covered!
We celebrate Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity: Eldene is proud to be a richly diverse community where equity, inclusion and belonging are at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate the different cultures, languages, faiths and experiences of our families - this diversity is a strength that enriches learning for all. Our curriculum reflects the world our children live in, ensuring every child can see themselves represented and valued, while our inclusive practices support all learners to thrive. We are committed to fair opportunities, high expectations and mutual respect. We actively promote a culture where every voice is heard and everyone feels safe, welcomed and empowered to succeed.
Here’s what we are looking for:
- Someone who will join in our team with good spirit and contribute their ideas.
- Someone who will really go the extra mile so that learning is enjoyable and purposeful for the children.
- Someone who has a good work ethic and will model our school values, putting them in action.
We can offer you in return…
- An exciting opportunity to be part of an EEF trial, involving a whole-school book-based curriculum and professional development programme aimed at improving writing outcomes for pupils in Year 1 to Year 6.
- A place in a team with genuinely friendly and supportive colleagues.
- Investment in your career goals: we invest so that your skills and interests are shared and developed.
It’s worth looking at our website: Eldene Nursery & Primary School - Home
We look forward to welcoming you to Eldene!
Clare Pellew
(Headteacher)
Visits to the school are welcomed –
What the school offers its staff
We respect teachers: We work with good quality partners (such as the award-winning Literacy Tree). You’ll be supported by highly cooperative colleagues and we encourage new ideas.
We have great facilities: Extensive well-maintained outdoor areas – including a woodland, playgrounds with 2 trim trails that support physical development and wellbeing, as well as large playing fields for sporting events. A refurbished well-stocked school library, 2 large halls and ELSA/nurture spaces and rooms. Also, a free large car park onsite.
We prioritise wellbeing with a dedicated wellbeing team: The wellbeing of staff at Eldene is paramount to maintaining a successful and forward-thinking school.We believe that the best asset in school for children are staff who are happy, motivated and focused. Eldene recognises that staff are our most important resource and are to be valued, supported and encouraged to develop personally and professionally. We have a Wellbeing Team who champion staff mental health and togetherness. We promote staff events where we can mix, relax and support each other. From Wellbeing breakfasts to drop-in sessions - we've got it covered!
We celebrate Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity: Eldene is proud to be a richly diverse community where equity, inclusion and belonging are at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate the different cultures, languages, faiths and experiences of our families - this diversity is a strength that enriches learning for all. Our curriculum reflects the world our children live in, ensuring every child can see themselves represented and valued, while our inclusive practices support all learners to thrive. We are committed to fair opportunities, high expectations and mutual respect. We actively promote a culture where every voice is heard and everyone feels safe, welcomed and empowered to succeed.
Here’s what we are looking for:
- Someone who will join in our team with good spirit and contribute their ideas.
- Someone who will really go the extra mile so that learning is enjoyable and purposeful for the children.
- Someone who has a good work ethic and will model our school values, putting them in action.
We can offer you in return…
- An exciting opportunity to be part of an EEF trial, involving a whole-school book-based curriculum and professional development programme aimed at improving writing outcomes for pupils in Year 1 to Year 6.
- A place in a team with genuinely friendly and supportive colleagues.
- Investment in your career goals: we invest so that your skills and interests are shared and developed.
It’s worth looking at our website: Eldene Nursery & Primary School - Home
We look forward to welcoming you to Eldene!
Clare Pellew
(Headteacher)
Visits to the school are welcomed –
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Eldene School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and medical clearances, and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. Our safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures can be read on our website. For those candidates shortlisted an Online Search Record will be carried out.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Eldene Nursery and Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 321 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Eldene Nursery and Primary School website
- Email address
- cpellew@eldene.swindon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01793 525908
Large primary school with nursery for 3 years +. Established SRP for KS2 children with a new KS1 provision opening soon
Arranging a visit to Eldene Nursery and Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cpellew@eldene.swindon.sch.uk.
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