Job Description

Year 1 Teacher

Full time

MPS-UPS (Dependent on Experience)

Location: Nelson, Lancashire

Start Date: September 2026 - fixed term

Veritas Education are currently recruiting for a Year 1 Teacher to join a thriving and and passionate staff team within a primary school based in Pendle Lancashire.

The school is committed to ensuring every child reaches their full potential through high-quality teaching, a broad and engaging curriculum, and a strong culture of respect and inclusion. Staff work collaboratively to create a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued and inspired to succeed. Professional development is highly valued, with leaders committed to supporting staff growth and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

This is a full time role and are looking for a teaching that has covered recent phonics teachiing. The school is a well-established and inclusive setting with a strong reputation for supporting pupils' academic and personal development and they want to continue to grow the development within Key stage 1 making sure each student is progessing, achieving targets.

The school provides a nurturing environment with a supportive leadership team and a strong focus on early Key Stage 1 learning. Pupils are encouraged to develop confidence and independence as they progress through Year 1.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience teaching within EYFS or Key Stage 1

Deliver engaging and creative lessons

Support early reading, writing and phonics development

Demonstrate strong classroom management skills

Have high expectations for behaviour and achievement

Work effectively as part of a team

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

A supportive and approachable senior leadership team

Well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils

A welcoming and inclusive school culture

Strong KS1 team collaboration and planning support

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 Education 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