Year 6 Teacher

Year 6 Teacher – Blackburn, Lancashire

Starting December 2025 – Maternity Cover (until the end of the academic year)

Vision for Education is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Year 6 Teacher to join a welcoming and well-regarded primary school in Blackburn, Lancashire. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to become part of a collaborative and supportive team, making a real difference in the lives of pupils.

The Role

A Year 6 Teacher is required to start in December 2025, covering maternity leave for the remainder of the academic year. The successful candidate will join a two-form entry team, taking responsibility for a Year 6 class and delivering engaging, high-quality lessons that prepare pupils for the transition to secondary school.

As a Year 6 Teacher in Blackburn, Lancashire, the successful applicant will work closely with colleagues to plan and deliver a rich, creative curriculum that inspires and challenges every learner. The role will also include leading an area of the curriculum or an aspect of school life, contributing to the continued journey of excellence across the school.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of pupil achievement, behaviour and progress. They will be optimistic, creative and passionate about learning, able to motivate and inspire pupils, and committed to the school’s ethos and vision.

The School

This Blackburn, Lancashire primary school was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection and continues to build upon its strong reputation for providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. It is a happy, busy and caring school community where children love to learn and staff work collaboratively to ensure that every child achieves their full potential.

In return, the successful Year 6 Teacher will join a warm and welcoming school with well-behaved pupils who have an excellent attitude to learning, a dedicated and supportive staff team, and a genuine commitment to professional development.

The successful Teacher will need to be:
~ An excellent classroom practitioner, with high expectations of children’s achievement, attainment and behaviour.
~ Optimistic, embracing new ideas, challenges and change.
~ Passionate, with drive and enthusiasm.
~ Able to motivate and inspire the children they teach.
~ Able to work in partnership with pupils, parents, staff, governors and colleagues within the school’s cluster.

In return, the school can offer:
~ A warm and welcoming school environment.
~ A friendly, supportive and dedicated staff team.
~ Pupils who are well behaved, a pleasure to teach, and who have a wonderful attitude to learning.
~ Opportunities for professional development and to work alongside experienced staff.

What We Offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:
• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system (subject to your scale rate, experience and qualifications).
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About Us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good, and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

If you are a Year 6 Teacher in Blackburn, Lancashire who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners, and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities, call the Preston office on (phone number removed).

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