Year 6 Teacher - Long Term Cover in Lancaster, Lancashire

Lancaster Primary School Start Date: Monday 16th November 2026 Full Time Preferred - Flexible Working Considered

Veritas Education are seeking an experienced and committed Year 6 Teacher to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Lancaster to cover a long-term staff absence.

The school is looking for a confident practitioner who can quickly establish positive relationships with pupils, maintain high expectations, and provide continuity of learning for a Year 6 class during a crucial stage of their primary education.

This opportunity is ideally full time; however, the school is willing to consider flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

• Full responsibility for a Year 6 class
• Long-term sickness cover starting Monday 16th November 2026
• Planning, teaching and assessing in line with the Key Stage 2 curriculum
• Supporting pupils as they prepare for transition to secondary school
• Creating an engaging and positive learning environment
• Working closely with school leaders and support staff to ensure consistency for pupils

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have recent experience teaching in Key Stage 2
• Have strong behaviour management and classroom organisation skills
• Be able to quickly build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Demonstrate high expectations and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children
• Be reliable, adaptable and ready to make an immediate impact

• A welcoming and supportive team environment
• Engaged and enthusiastic pupils
• Strong leadership support
• A well-resourced teaching environment
• Potential flexibility around working patterns for the right candidate

Paid to your teacher main scale pay rate

If you are an experienced KS2 teacher available from Monday 16th November and would like to hear more about this opportunity, please contact:

Sarah Maclachlan
Veritas Education

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Early applications are encouraged as the school is looking to secure cover as soon as possible.

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and relevant safeguarding checks.

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.'