Year 5 Class Teacher

Year 5 Class Teacher
Full Time Temporary Contract (Maternity Cover)
Location: Colne, Lancashire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: September 2026 - February 2027

Veritas Education is delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming, inclusive and community-centred primary school in Colne, Lancashire, to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 5 Class Teacher for a full-time maternity cover position from September 2026 to February 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school where children are encouraged to be confident, respectful and ambitious learners. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a broad, engaging and aspirational Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum while creating a classroom environment where pupils feel safe, valued, challenged and supported to achieve their very best.

The school has a strong reputation for its caring ethos and close links with the local community. Staff are committed to developing the whole child, placing equal importance on academic achievement, personal development, wellbeing and positive relationships. High expectations are balanced with warmth, encouragement and a genuine belief that every child can succeed. Collaboration is at the heart of the school's approach, with teachers working closely together to share ideas, support one another and provide the highest quality learning experiences for all pupils.

The position is full time and will run from September 2026 until February 2027, making it an ideal opportunity for a teacher seeking a rewarding long-term role within a supportive and forward-thinking school environment.

The school is seeking a teacher with recent Year 5 experience and a strong understanding of the Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum who can quickly become an integral member of the team and make a positive impact from the outset.

• Have recent experience teaching Year 5 or within Upper Key Stage 2.
• Deliver engaging, creative and well-structured lessons that inspire curiosity and a love of learning.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Set high expectations for behaviour, progress, presentation and achievement.
• Use effective assessment strategies to identify next steps and support pupil progress.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive and dedicated staff team.
• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Be committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued and able to thrive.

• A supportive, approachable and experienced Senior Leadership Team.
• Strong planning and curriculum support across the Upper Key Stage 2 team.
• Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.
• A welcoming, inclusive and community-focused school environment.
• Well-resourced classrooms and excellent teaching facilities.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative staff culture where wellbeing, teamwork and professional growth are genuinely valued.

Applications are warmly welcomed from both experienced teachers and confident Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with relevant Key Stage 2 teaching or placement experience.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) verification.
• Right to work and identity checks.
• Online checks 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 interview process.

If you're a passionate Year 5 teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity within a supportive school where relationships, inclusion and high aspirations are at the heart of everything they do, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to:

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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 interview

Veritas 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.'