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Job Title: EYFS/Year 1 Teacher (Maternity Cover - Full Academic Year)Location: Accrington, LancashireContract Type: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)Start Date: September 2025
Are you an inspiring and dedicated teacher who is passionate about helping young children shine and succeed?We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and committed full-time teacher to join a welcoming and vibrant primary school community in Accrington.
The school is a happy, inclusive, and nurturing Christian community where children are encouraged to develop into confident, compassionate learners. The school prides itself on high standards, excellent relationships, and a strong partnership with parents, governors, and the wider community.
This role is a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave for one full academic year, teaching within a mixed-age Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Year 1 class.
We are looking for a teacher who:
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Is warm, compassionate, and committed to nurturing every child's social, emotional, behavioural, and academic growth.
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Has high expectations and is relentless in their pursuit of excellence for all learners.
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Is passionate about professional development and enjoys engaging with educational research, books, and blogs to continuously improve their practice.
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Embraces and promotes the Christian vision and values of the school community in all aspects of their work.
Our school offers:
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A loving and supportive Christian ethos where children are truly at the heart of everything we do.
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Enthusiastic and motivated children who love to learn and strive to do their best.
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A vibrant and welcoming school environment where staff are valued and supported.
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Strong collaboration and partnership opportunities across our family of Trust schools.
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A dedicated, experienced team committed to achieving excellence for all.
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Excellent support from a proactive governing body, church community, and families.
If you are an inspiring teacher who is excited to help children flourish and thrive in their early years, we would love to hear from you!
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 interview
Veritas 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.'
