EYFS Teacher

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference EYFS teacher_1783691198
Closing date August 10, 2026
Location Blackburn, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

EYFS Teacher

Full Time: ContractMPS-UPS (Dependent on Experience)Location: Clitheroe, LancashireStart Date: September 2026 (Fixed Term)

Give Children the Best Start to Their Learning Journey

Veritas Education is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and nurturing primary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire, for a passionate and dedicated EYFS Teacher to join their committed team from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about Early Years education and understands the importance of creating positive first experiences of school. The successful candidate will inspire young learners through creative, play-based learning while building the strong foundations children need to thrive throughout their education.

The school is proud of its caring, inclusive and child-centred ethos, where every pupil is encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Staff work collaboratively to deliver an engaging curriculum that supports children's academic, social and emotional development, with leaders placing a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, professional development and career progression.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position, initially for the Autumn Term, with the potential for extension. The school is seeking a teacher with recent EYFS experience who can create a stimulating and nurturing learning environment where every child feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve their very best.

The successful candidate will:

  • Deliver engaging, creative and inspiring learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
  • Create a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive classroom where every child can flourish.
  • Promote children's development across all areas of learning through high-quality indoor and outdoor provision.
  • Support early communication, language, phonics, literacy and mathematical development through exciting, play-based learning opportunities.
  • Encourage children's confidence, independence and curiosity while maintaining high expectations for learning and behaviour.
  • Demonstrate excellent classroom organisation and behaviour management skills.
  • Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.
  • Work collaboratively with the wider EYFS team to plan, assess and deliver outstanding outcomes for all children.

    • The school offers:

  • A supportive and approachable Senior Leadership Team.
  • Friendly, enthusiastic and eager-to-learn pupils.
  • A welcoming, inclusive and collaborative school community.
  • Strong EYFS team support with shared planning and resources.
  • Well-equipped indoor and outdoor learning environments.
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

    • Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and confident Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with recent experience teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

    Safeguarding

    The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to:

  • Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) verification.
  • Right to work in the UK and identity checks.
  • Online checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.
  • Reference and full employment history checks.
  • Prohibition from teaching checks.
  • Safer recruitment and pre-employment vetting procedures.

    • Any gaps in employment history will be discussed during the interview process.

    Apply Now

    If you're an enthusiastic EYFS Teacher looking to make a real difference during the most important stage of a child's education, we'd love to hear from you.

    Please send your CV to:Ddegnan@veritas-education.com

    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.'

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