Year 2 Class Teacher
📍 Nelson, Lancashire
💷 MPS-UPS - dependent on experience
📅 September 2026 start
⏰ Full-time | Fixed Term
Are you a passionate Year 2 Teacher looking for your next opportunity in a welcoming and supportive primary school?
Veritas Education is working in partnership with a friendly primary school in Nelson, Lancashire, to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Year 2 Class Teacher to join their team from September 2026.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about creating engaging, inclusive and purposeful learning experiences for young children.
The school has a strong community ethos and is committed to supporting pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. You'll join a dedicated staff team where teamwork, high expectations and positive relationships are at the heart of school life.
As the Year 2 Class Teacher, you will plan and deliver an engaging curriculum while supporting pupils as they develop their confidence, independence and love of learning.
👩🏫 We're Looking For Someone Who:
Has experience teaching Year 2 or within Key Stage 1
Has a strong understanding of the KS1 curriculum
Plans and delivers creative, engaging and purposeful lessons
Sets high expectations for behaviour, progress and achievement
Can adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND
Builds positive and trusting relationships with pupils
Creates a calm, nurturing and engaging classroom environment
Works effectively as part of a supportive school team
Is enthusiastic, organised and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children
⭐ What the School Offers:
A welcoming and supportive school environment
Friendly and enthusiastic pupils
Supportive and approachable leadership
A collaborative and hardworking staff team
A strong focus on pupil progress and personal development
Opportunities for professional development
A positive culture where staff wellbeing and teamwork are valued
The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's learning and developmentApplications are welcomed from experienced teachers and confident ECTs with relevant KS1 experience.
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, QTS verification, right-to-work and identity checks, online checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, references, employment history, prohibition from teaching checks and other relevant safer recruitment checks.
Any gaps in employment history will be discussed at interview.
📩 Apply Today!
If you're a passionate Year 2 Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive Nelson primary school where you can inspire, motivate and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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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 interviewVeritas 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
