Year 1/2 Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Lancaster
Full Time - 12-Month Contract from Easter 2026
Pay: Lancashire County Council Pay Scale
Employer: Veritas Education
Veritas Education is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 1/2 Teacher to join a warm and welcoming primary school in Lancaster, covering a 12-month maternity leave from Easter 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator to work within a supportive and forward-thinking school community.
We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced practitioners.
About the Role
*Full-time class teacher for a mixed Year 1/2 class.
*12-month maternity cover, beginning Summer Term (after Easter) 2026.
*Working within a friendly and collaborative staff team.
*Planning, teaching, assessing, and supporting pupils in line with KS1 curriculum expectations.
*Contributing to the wider life of the school, including parent engagement and school events.
*Supported throughout by Sarah Maclachlan, Principal Recruitment Consultant at Veritas Education, with over 14 years of experience in education recruitment
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:
*Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
*Experience working within KS1 (either through teaching roles or placements)
*Strong understanding of phonics, early learning pedagogy, and KS1 assessment
*A commitment to creating an engaging, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
*Excellent communication and organisational skills
Pay & Support
*Paid in line with the Lancashire County Council (LCC) pay scale
*Ongoing support from Veritas Education throughout your placement
*Free CPD
*Support with CV and application writing
How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your CV to:
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 31st January 2026, with interviews and lesson observations to be scheduled shortly after with the school’s SLT.
If you would like more information about this position before sending over your CV, please call Sarah Maclachlan on .
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.’