Year 1 Teacher

Year 1 Class Teacher Full-Time | Fixed-Term Contract MPS-UPS (Dependent on Experience) Location: Barnoldswick, Lancashire Start Date: September 2026 Build Strong Foundations for Lifelong LearningVeritas Education are delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming, nurturing and forward-thinking primary school in Barnoldswick to recruit an enthusiastic, dedicated and caring Year 1 Class Teacher to join their team from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a school where children are encouraged to be confident, respectful and resilient learners. With a strong commitment to creating a happy, inclusive and stimulating environment, the school places every child at the heart of its community, ensuring they feel safe, valued and inspired to achieve their very best. As the Year 1 Class Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils through this exciting stage of their education, building on the strong foundations established in the Early Years while introducing the expectations of Key Stage 1. Through engaging, creative and purposeful learning experiences, you will nurture children's confidence, curiosity and independence, helping them develop essential skills in phonics, reading, writing and mathematics. The school is proud of its caring ethos, where kindness, respect and positive relationships underpin everyday school life. Staff work collaboratively to create an environment where every child is encouraged to embrace new challenges, celebrate success and develop a lifelong love of learning. The school values strong partnerships with families and believes that working together enables every pupil to flourish both academically and personally. Leaders are committed to supporting staff through high-quality professional development, collaborative planning and a genuine focus on wellbeing. If you're passionate about making a positive difference during this important stage of children's education and want to work within a supportive and ambitious school community, we'd love to hear from you. The successful candidate will: • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). • Have a strong understanding of the Year 1 curriculum, including phonics and the transition from the Early Years Foundation Stage into Key Stage 1. • Deliver engaging, creative and well-structured lessons that foster curiosity and a love of learning. • Demonstrate excellent classroom management with consistently high expectations for behaviour, progress and achievement. • Use effective assessment strategies to identify next steps and support every child's individual learning journey. • Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND and additional learning needs. • Build positive, supportive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues. • Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated Key Stage 1 team to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child. • Be committed to providing an inclusive learning environment where every pupil feels valued, confident and able to succeed. In return, the school offers: • A welcoming, caring and inclusive school community. • A supportive and approachable Senior Leadership Team. • Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn and achieve. • A collaborative staff team that values teamwork, creativity and mutual support. • A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. • High-quality CPD and excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression. • Well-resourced classrooms and engaging learning environments. • The opportunity to become part of a school where kindness, aspiration and respect are at the heart of everything they do. Applications are warmly welcomed from both Experienced Teachers and confident Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with relevant EYFS or Key Stage 1 teaching or placement experience. SafeguardingThe school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to: • Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks. • Qualified Teacher Status verification. • Right to work and identity checks. • Online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. • Reference and employment history checks. • Prohibition from teaching checks. • Safer recruitment and pre-employment vetting procedures. Any gaps in employment history will be discussed during the recruitment process. Apply TodayIf you're ready to inspire a love of learning, nurture young minds and help children build the confidence and skills they need for lifelong success, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV to: