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Year 5 Teacher - Paternity Cover

Short-Term Contract: Beginning of March until Easter
Primary School - Lancaster
Agency: Veritas Education, Sarah Maclachlan

Veritas Education is looking to appoint a committed and confident Year 5 Teacher for a short-term paternity cover role at a welcoming primary school in Lancaster.

The position will run from the beginning of March until the Easter break, making it an ideal opportunity for a strong practitioner seeking a brief but fulfilling teaching assignment.

Role Overview

Deliver high‑quality teaching to a Year 5 class
Follow existing planning and ensure continuity for pupils
Maintain a positive classroom environment and strong behaviour management
Work collaboratively with the school's senior leadership and KS2 team
Ensure effective marking and assessment throughout the cover period

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Recent experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5
Ability to quickly build rapport and maintain classroom standards
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
Availability from early March until Easter

How to Apply

For more information or to submit your CV, please contact:

Sarah Maclachlan - Veritas Education
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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 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