Year 5 Teacher – Maternity Cover (Sept 2026 – Feb 2027)

About the role

Veritas Education is working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Clitheroe, Ribble Valley to recruit an enthusiastic Year 5 Class Teacher for a full‑time maternity cover from September 2026 to February 2027. The successful teacher will deliver an engaging and ambitious Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum while supporting pupils' academic, personal and emotional development.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and purposeful lessons.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, progress and achievement.
• Differentiate effectively to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Promote confidence, independence, respect and a love of learning.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive school team.

Required profile

• Experience teaching Year 5 or Upper Key Stage 2.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, progress and achievement.
• Effective differentiation for all learners, including SEND.
• Strong relationship‑building with pupils, parents and staff.
• Commitment to the school's ethos of inclusion, respect and high expectations.

What we offer

• Warm, inclusive and nurturing environment.
• Supportive and approachable leadership.
• Enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning.
• Strong focus on high expectations, respect and personal development.
• Collaborative staff and curriculum support.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• School community that values teamwork, wellbeing and every child's individual potential.