Teaching Fellow in Initial Teacher 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.

About the Role

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).

About You

• 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

Additional Information

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

The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

• 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.

Staff Benefits

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:

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.

About Bath Spa University

At Bath Spa University, we believe in the power of education to break down barriers to opportunity and to transform lives. We are the Professionally Creative for the future. Professional Creativity transcends subject disciplines, and is just as important for our sciences, education, business and law subjects as it is for our sector leading creative industries provision. We connect learners, staff and external partners with applied research and innovation. We power inclusive growth through skills development and practice based, innovation – intensive learning for all.

Our main Newton park campus is based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City. We are also proud to offer courses to students at our other campuses around Bath, and in London at our Canary Wharf and Hackney sites.

An impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work.

We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive. Our values are:

• Respect
• Inclusivity
• Collaboration
• Sustainability

We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all.