Year 5 Teacher

Permanent part-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference KS2TEACH003JD_1771917972
Closing date March 26, 2026
Location Lancaster, United Kingdom
Type Part-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Year 5 Teacher - Paternity Cover

Short-Term Contract: Beginning of March until Easter Primary School - Lancaster Agency: Veritas Education, Sarah Maclachlan

Veritas Education is looking to appoint a committed and confident Year 5 Teacher for a short-term paternity cover role at a welcoming primary school in Lancaster.

The position will run from the beginning of March until the Easter break, making it an ideal opportunity for a strong practitioner seeking a brief but fulfilling teaching assignment.

Role Overview

  • Deliver high‑quality teaching to a Year 5 class
  • Follow existing planning and ensure continuity for pupils
  • Maintain a positive classroom environment and strong behaviour management
  • Work collaboratively with the school's senior leadership and KS2 team
  • Ensure effective marking and assessment throughout the cover period

    • Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Recent experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5
  • Ability to quickly build rapport and maintain classroom standards
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Availability from early March until Easter

    • How to Apply

    For more information or to submit your CV, please contact:

    Sarah Maclachlan - Veritas Education01772 846610smaclachlan@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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