PRIMARY TEACHER, Year 6
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | Blackburn, Lancashire |
| Area | Preston, United KingdomBlackburn, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Primary Education - Leadership |
| Salary | £32916 - £51048 per annum + MAIN & UPPER pay range |
| Start Date | January 2026 |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | Blackburn_1761318266 |
| Job Views | 20 |
- Description
Primary Teacher - Year 6 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)Location: BlackburnStart Date: January 2026Contract: Full-time, Maternity CoverPay Scale: Main Pay Scale (MPS) / Upper Pay Scale (UPS)Contact: Ben TsuiExclusively Managed by Veritas Education
Veritas Education are proud to be working exclusively with a supportive and high-achieving primary school in Blackburn, seeking an experienced and motivated Year 6 Class Teacher to cover a maternity leave position within Upper Key Stage 2 starting January 2026.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced primary practitioner to lead a Year 6 class, delivering high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum and supporting pupils' transition to secondary school.
The School Offers:
A supportive leadership team that values staff wellbeing and professional growth.
Motivated pupils with a strong attitude to learning.
Excellent classroom resources and teaching facilities.
A collaborative and experienced teaching team.
The Ideal Candidate:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with proven experience in Upper Key Stage 2, ideally Year 6.
Strong understanding of KS2 SATs preparation and strategies to support pupil progress.
Excellent classroom management, organisation, and communication skills.
Not suitable for ECTs due to the nature of the role.
This role is offered on the Main and Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS), reflecting the school's commitment to rewarding experienced teachers.
If you're a skilled and confident Year 6 practitioner looking for your next challenge in a supportive and rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply: Please contact Ben Tsui at Veritas Education for more information or to submit your CV.This position is exclusively managed by Veritas Education.
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.'
- Experience
- Primary Teacher Class Teacher Key stage 2 Year 6 PGCE QTS
- Qualifications
- Primary Teacher Class Teacher Key stage 2 Year 6 PGCE QTS

