Unqualified Teacher

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference JBUQT/0512_1764920442

Closing date January 4, 2026

Location Blackburn, United Kingdom

Status Contract

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Job Title: Unqualified Teacher (Primary School)

Location: Blackburn

Job Description:

We are seeking confident and experienced individuals to join our team as Unqualified Teachers, supporting primary schools across Blackburn. This role involves teaching classes using lessons that have been fully planned and prepared for you, ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of the class teacher. It's an excellent opportunity for those with strong classroom experience to step into a teaching role.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to primary classes (EYFS, KS1, KS2)
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Support pupils with their learning and answer questions where needed
• Collect completed work and provide feedback to the appropriate teacher
• Follow safeguarding and behaviour management procedures

Requirements:

• Extensive experience working in schools at a higher level (e.g., HLTA or Cover Supervisor)
• Previous experience teaching whole classes independently
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK

Preferable Experience:

• Experience delivering lessons across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
• Experience supporting pupils with diverse learning needs

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rates
• Full training and ongoing support provided
• Flexible work options to suit your availability
• Opportunity to gain classroom experience and progress towards a teaching career

Safeguarding & Application Requirements:

All applicants are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our safeguarding policy.

Your CV should detail the last 10 years of employment, including explanations for any gaps. Legal right to work in the UK and be available for a registration interview.

About Us:

Veritas Education works with a wide range of schools, providing high-quality staff for primary, secondary, and early years settings.

Apply today and take the next step in your education career!

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.'