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Full-Time Year 1 Teacher - Lancaster (ECTs Welcome to Apply)

Location: Lancaster, Lancashire

Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term

Start Date: September 2025

End Date: July 2026

Salary: MPS1 - MPS6 £31,650 - £43,607 - Dependent on experience

Agency: Veritas Education

Job Description:

Veritas Education are working in partnership with a large, vibrant primary school in Lancaster to recruit a passionate and dedicated Year 1 Class Teacher for the full academic year, starting in September 2025 through to July 2026. This is a full-time position with full classroom responsibility.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive school community, committed to providing high-quality education and ensuring the best outcomes for every child. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are strongly encouraged to apply - full support and induction will be provided.

About the School:

A large, well-resourced primary school with a strong leadership team

Excellent CPD and mentoring programme in place

Inclusive and diverse pupil intake

Strong links with families and the local community

Focus on nurturing both academic and personal development

Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in line with the Year 1 national curriculum

Monitor and assess pupils' progress, providing regular feedback

Create a positive and stimulating learning environment

Maintain strong behaviour management in line with the school's policy

Work closely with teaching assistants and the wider staff team

Build strong relationships with parents and carers to support pupil development

Attend staff meetings, INSET days, and participate in school life and events

Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - or due to achieve by July 2025

Experience teaching in Key Stage 1, either through training or employment

A sound understanding of the Year 1 curriculum and phonics teaching (preferably Read Write Inc. or Letters and Sounds)

Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

Enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to children's progress

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and leadership

ECTs must be willing to undertake an induction year at the school

What Veritas Education Offer:

Competitive daily/weekly pay rates

Access to professional development opportunities

Support from a dedicated consultant throughout the placement

ECT support and guidance through your induction year

Opportunities for further roles within our large network of schools

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 2nd July 2025.

For more information, please contact Sarah Maclachlan at Veritas Education on (phone number removed) or email

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a full enhanced DBS check, references, and all other necessary pre-employment checks.

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