Reception Teacher, Full Time

Reception Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Location: Accrington
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Maternity Cover (9 months or until postholder returns)
Salary: Teachers' Pay Scale

Veritas Education is supporting a popular and inclusive school in Accrington to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Reception Class Teacher for a maternity cover starting in September 2025 . This is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate EYFS teacher to join a supportive team in a vibrant school community.

The school is located close to the centre of Accrington and serves a diverse and welcoming community. It is a wonderful place to work, with friendly, hardworking children and a supportive staff team. All staff are dedicated to putting children at the heart of everything they do, always striving to provide the best for pupils and their families.

• Be enthusiastic and passionate about children, their education, and welfare-placing them at the centre of all decisions.
• Preferably have experience teaching in Reception and a strong understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework .
• Understand the vital role provision (indoor and outdoor) plays in enabling children to collaborate, solve problems, and develop independence.
• Be a reflective learner who continuously seeks to improve practice.
• Be a creative and excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of all children.
• Build excellent relationships with pupils, parents, and the wider community.

- Pupils who consistently demonstrate excellent behaviour for learning.
- A supportive and enthusiastic team at every level.
- A school that values and supports staff wellbeing.

Whether you're an experienced EYFS teacher or early in your teaching journey, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a meaningful and rewarding role. If you're an EYFS teacher who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a passion for early years education, we'd love to hear from you.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and all shortlisted candidates will undergo an online search as part of our due diligence , in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 .

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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 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.'