Job Description

Year 2 Teacher

Full-Time | Fixed Term Contract

MPS-UPS (Dependent on Experience)

Location: Colne, Lancashire

Start Date: September 2026

Veritas Education are currently recruiting for a committed and enthusiastic Year 2 Teacher on behalf of a welcoming primary school in Colne, Lancashire.

This is a full-time permanent position starting in September 2026. The school is a well-regarded, inclusive primary setting with a strong community ethos and a positive, supportive learning environment.

The school has a strong reputation locally for its nurturing approach and its focus on early learning, with a particular emphasis on phonics, reading and securing strong foundations in Key Stage 1. Leadership is supportive and committed to staff development, pupil progress and maintaining high standards across the school.

The school was recently graded Good by Ofsted, with inspectors highlighting strong leadership, positive behaviour and attitudes to learning, and the effective support provided for pupils' academic progress and personal development. Early Key Stage 1 provision was noted as a strength, particularly in supporting pupils to build confidence and independence in their learning.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience teaching within EYFS or Key Stage 1

Deliver engaging and well-structured Year 2 lessons

Have a strong understanding of phonics and early reading strategies

Demonstrate effective classroom management skills

Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement

Work effectively as part of a supportive team

Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleaguesThe school offers:

A supportive and experienced senior leadership team

A welcoming and inclusive school culture

Strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development

High-quality CPD and career progression opportunities

Well-resourced classrooms and learning environmentsApplications are welcomed from experienced teachers and confident ECTs with relevant EYFS/KS1 experience.

Safeguarding:

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to:

Enhanced DBS and barred list checks

Qualified Teacher Status verification

Right to work and identity checks

Online checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Children guidance

Reference and employment history checks

Prohibition from teaching checks

Safer recruitment and pre-employment vetting checksAny gaps in employment history will be discussed at interview.

To apply for this role, 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