Early Years Teacher

Veritas Education Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking an Early Years Teacher for a Blackburn school with a September 2026 start. This permanent, full-time role is open to ECTs and experienced teachers, and offers a Main or Upper Pay Scale.

The setting provides excellent indoor and outdoor environments and a strong focus on staff wellbeing and CPD. You will deliver engaging EYFS teaching, support development and wellbeing, use assessments to guide provision, and foster an inclusive learning atmosphere with opportunities

Qualifications

• QTS and a relevant degree.
• Strong knowledge and experience within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• A creative, reflective practitioner with a genuine passion for Early Years education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across the EYFS.
• Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing.
• Use assessment effectively to shape and enhance provision.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Creative practitioner

Collaboration

Education

QTS

Relevant degree

Job description

Early Years Teacher | September 2026 Start

Veritas Education is proud to be managing an exclusive opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Early Years Teacher within a high-quality Early Years setting linked to a school in Blackburn.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a setting that is aspirational, well-resourced, and committed to giving every child the very best start to their education. You'll be part of a supportive and experienced team that values creativity, collaboration, and high standards in Early Years practice.

Why this role stands out:

• Exclusively managed by Veritas Education
• Permanent, full-time role starting September 2026
• Open to ECTs and experienced teachers
• Paid on the Main or Upper Pay Scale
• Access to excellent indoor and outdoor learning environments
• A setting that prioritises staff wellbeing and teamwork
• Strong focus on personalised CPD and career progression
• Future leadership and management opportunities for the right candidate

About the role:

• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across the EYFS
• Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing
• Use assessment effectively to shape and enhance provision
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment

What we're looking for:

• QTS and a relevant degree
• Strong knowledge and experience within the Early Years Foundation Stage
• A creative, reflective practitioner with a genuine passion for Early Years education
• Ability to meet the needs of all learners through high-quality provision

Desirable:

• Early Years specialism or Forest School experience
• Experience with inclusive, child-centred behavioural approaches

This role is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and online screening.

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'