Year 1

Description:

Year 1 Class Teacher

Full-Time | Temporary Contract
Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Start Date: September 2026 (Ongoing)

Shape Young Learners' Futures in a Supportive and Inspiring School

Veritas Education are delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Pendle to recruit an enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated Year 1 Class Teacher to join their team from September 2026 on an ongoing temporary contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a nurturing school community where every child is encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. The school is committed to creating a positive and engaging environment where pupils feel valued, supported and inspired to achieve their very best.

As the Year 1 Class Teacher, you will play a vital role in building strong foundations for children's future learning, delivering creative and engaging lessons that support progress in phonics, reading and writing. You will work alongside an experienced and collaborative team who are passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for every child and supporting one another to succeed.

If you're an inspiring teacher who enjoys making learning exciting, nurturing young learners and creating a classroom where every child can thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience teaching within Key Stage 1.
Have a strong understanding of the Year 1 curriculum, including phonics and early literacy.
Deliver engaging, creative and well-structured lessons that inspire children to achieve.
Demonstrate excellent classroom management and high expectations for behaviour and learning.
Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
Work collaboratively as part of a supportive and dedicated staff team.
Be committed to helping every child reach their full academic, social and emotional potential.

In return, the school offers:

A supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team.
Strong planning support across the Year 1 team.
A welcoming, inclusive and friendly school community.
Well-resourced classrooms and engaging learning environments.
Opportunities for high-quality CPD and professional development.
Enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning and are eager to succeed.Applications are warmly welcomed from both Experienced Teachers and confident Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with relevant Key Stage 1 placement experience.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to:

Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.
Qualified Teacher Status verification.
Right to work and identity checks.
Online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Reference and employment history checks.
Prohibition from teaching checks.
Safer recruitment and pre-employment vetting procedures.Any gaps in employment history will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Apply Today

If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of young learners and become part of a supportive school where your contribution is truly valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to:

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community