Job Description

EYFS Teacher

Full Time

MPS-UPS (Dependent on Experience)

Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire

Start Date: September 2026 (Fixed Term)

Veritas Education is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and nurturing primary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire, for a passionate and dedicated EYFS Teacher to join their committed team from September 2026 on a fixed-term basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about giving children the very best start to their educational journey. The role is full time, initially for the Autumn Term, with the potential for extension. The school is looking for a teacher with recent EYFS experience who can create an inspiring, engaging and stimulating learning environment where every child can flourish.

The school prides itself on providing a caring, inclusive and child-centred environment where pupils feel safe, valued and excited to learn. Staff work collaboratively to deliver a creative and ambitious curriculum that supports every child's academic, social and emotional development. Professional development is highly valued, and leaders are committed to investing in staff through ongoing training, mentoring and opportunities for career progression.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting children through this important stage of development, encouraging curiosity, independence and confidence while building strong foundations in communication, language, literacy, mathematics and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on learning through play and creating meaningful experiences that inspire children to become lifelong learners.

The successful candidate will:

Deliver engaging, creative and inspiring EYFS learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.

Create a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels supported to reach their full potential.

Promote children's development across all areas of learning through high-quality provision, both indoors and outdoors.

Support early language, communication, phonics, reading, writing and mathematical development through exciting and purposeful activities.

Have high expectations for behaviour, learning and achievement while fostering children's confidence and independence.

Demonstrate excellent classroom organisation and behaviour management skills.

Build positive and effective relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.

Work collaboratively with the wider EYFS team to plan, assess and provide the best possible outcomes for all children.

The school offers:

A supportive and approachable Senior Leadership Team.

Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.

A welcoming, inclusive and collaborative school community.

Strong EYFS team support with shared planning and resources.

Well-equipped indoor and outdoor learning environments.

A commitment to staff well being and continuous professional development.Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and confident Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who have recent experience teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to the school's safer recruitment procedures, including:

Enhanced DBS check, including a barred list check.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) verification.

Right to work in the UK and identity checks.

Online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

Reference and full employment history checks.

Prohibition from teaching checks.

Safer recruitment and pre-employment vetting checks.

Any gaps in employment history will be discussed during the interview process.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