At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging lessons and foster a positive learning environment for primary students.
- Company: Zen Educate, a modern education platform prioritising teachers' needs.
- Benefits: Higher pay rates, total flexibility, app-based job management, and free professional development.
- Other info: Supportive team dedicated to helping you find the perfect teaching role in Bath.
- Why this job: Gain control over your schedule while making a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status or significant classroom experience; flexibility and strong communication skills required.
Are you a qualified Primary Teacher looking for flexible supply teaching or a settled long-term role in Bath? Whether you want complete control over your weekly schedule or are seeking your next term-to-perm class teacher position, Zen Educate can help you find work in local primary schools that fit your lifestyle. We partner directly with leading primary schools across Bath and North East Somerset. By using modern technology instead of outdated agency models, we pay teachers more while charging schools less—putting education first.
Why Work With Zen Educate?
- Higher Pay Rates: Cut out costly traditional agency margins and take home more of what you earn.
- Total Flexibility: Work anywhere from 1 to 5 days per week. Pick between day-to-day supply, short blocks, or guaranteed long-term assignments across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
- App-Based Simplicity: Set your availability, view local job offers, and confirm bookings directly from your smartphone—no frantic early morning cold calls or paper timesheets.
- Free CPD: Access to accredited professional development courses, safeguarding refreshers, and classroom management workshops.
- Dedicated Local Support: A transparent, supportive team dedicated to securing the exact roles you want in the Bath area.
Typical Responsibilities
- Delivering engaging, high-quality lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
- Adapting to different school environments across Nursery, Reception, Key Stage 1, or Key Stage 2.
- Managing classroom behaviour effectively in line with individual school policies.
- Providing constructive marking and feedback for completed student work (for pre-planned supply or long-term posts).
- Fostering an inclusive, positive learning environment where all pupils can thrive.
What We Are Looking For
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT) status in the UK. Unqualified teachers with significant classroom experience are also welcome to get in touch.
- Knowledge: Sound understanding of the primary National Curriculum and statutory safeguarding frameworks (KCSIE).
- Flexibility & Reliability: A positive, proactive attitude and strong communication skills when entering new school environments.
- Clearances: An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one through us) and verifiable UK professional references covering the last two years.
- Right to Work: Current, valid right to work in the UK.
Primary Teacher in Bath employer: Zen Educate
Zen Educate is an exceptional employer that offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the education sector while enjoying a supportive and fun-loving work culture. With competitive benefits such as health and life insurance, a cycle to work scheme, and ownership in the company, employees are encouraged to grow alongside the organisation. Located in Sunderland, this role provides the chance to lead initiatives that directly benefit local schools, fostering both professional development and community engagement.
