Year 5 Teacher

Year 5 Class Teacher

Clitheroe/ Ribble Valley

Pay scale M1-M6

September 2026 start

Veritas Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Clitheroe, Ribble Valley to recruit an enthusiastic Year 5 Class Teacher for a full-time maternity cover from September 2026 to February 2027.

The school is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment where every child is valued, encouraged to develop confidence and supported to achieve their full potential. Strong relationships, respect, inclusion and high expectations are central to the school's ethos.

The successful teacher will deliver an engaging and ambitious Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum, while supporting pupils' academic, personal and emotional development. They will join a collaborative staff team that values teamwork, professional development and the wellbeing of both pupils and staff.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience teaching Year 5 or Upper Key Stage 2.
Plan and deliver engaging, creative and purposeful lessons.
Maintain high expectations for behaviour, progress and achievement.
Differentiate effectively to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND.
Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.
Promote confidence, independence, respect and a love of learning.
Work collaboratively as part of a supportive school team.

The school offers:

A warm, inclusive and nurturing environment.
Supportive and approachable leadership.
Enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning.
A strong focus on high expectations, respect and personal development.
Collaborative staff and curriculum support.
Opportunities for professional development.
A school community that values teamwork, wellbeing and every child's individual potential.Applications are welcome from experienced teachers and confident ECTs with relevant Key Stage 2 experience.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS, QTS, right-to-work, identity, reference, online and other relevant safer recruitment checks.

Apply Now

If you're a passionate Year 5 teacher looking for a rewarding role in a nurturing and inclusive school where every child is encouraged to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

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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