Key Stage 2 Teacher

Veritas Education Recruitment; Burnley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated KS2 Class Teacher to join a caring Catholic primary school in Burnley starting September 2025. This role offers a chance to inspire young minds and contribute to a nurturing community focused on holistic development. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment where both staff and students thrive. With excellent opportunities for professional development and a leadership team dedicated to staff wellbeing, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives. If you are enthusiastic about teaching and want to be part of a loving community, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Working Environment

Positive Staff Wellbeing

Collaborative Setting

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching KS2 with a passion for raising standards.
• Ability to form positive relationships with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Inspire pupils and embrace the school's Catholic ethos.
• Create a nurturing environment that promotes a love of learning.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Inspirational Teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

KS2 Class Teacher - Full Time
Location: Burnley
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated, passionate, and experienced KS2 Teacher to join a caring Catholic primary school in Burnley from September 2025.

The school is seeking a committed teacher who will inspire pupils and fully embrace the mission statement: "Christ at the heart of all we do." This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children within a nurturing and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an enthusiastic and inspirational classroom practitioner with a strong desire to raise standards and ignite a lifelong love of learning

• Be committed to living out and communicating the Catholic ethos of the school

• Have the ability to form and maintain positive, motivating relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

• Show a passion for teaching and a drive to help every child reach their potential

In return, the school offers a positive and supportive working environment, where "staff, parents, and pupils feel part of a welcoming and loving community" (Catholic Schools Inspection, February 2025). You will be joining a school with wonderful, well-behaved, and hardworking children who enjoy learning, a leadership team committed to positive staff wellbeing, and excellent support from the Headteacher, senior leadership team, and Governing Body. There are also great opportunities for professional development within a nurturing and collaborative setting.

If you are an experienced KS2 teacher who is passionate about making a difference and excited to be part of a caring Catholic school community, we would love to hear from you.

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.'