ClassTeacher

The Orchards Federation

GREEN FOLD SCHOOL

(SPECIAL)

The Orchards, Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 0NS

Tel: 01204 335883

1 Fixed Term ClassTeacher until 31 August 2025

Salary T1 £31,650 T9 £49,084 + 1 SEN point £2384 allowance per annum

Dependent on experience & qualifications

Start date April 2025 or earlier

Green Fold is a Primary Special School for pupils with multiple, physical and severe learning difficulties including Autism. We are looking to appoint an excellent and enthusiastic class teacher who will join our highly committed team.

Our latest Ofsted Inspection November 2023 was judged to be OUTSTANDING.

We have 165 very special pupils who would like you to be part of their learning journey and they just can’t wait to meet you!

We are co-located with Cherry Tree School who are a two form entry Primary School and The Orchards Nursery School, and together we form The Orchards Federation. The school is extremely well resourced and has well maintained accommodation. The Federation has a joint mission statement:

‘Growing, Learning, Laughing, Sharing Celebrating Success Together!

We can offer:

• A unique opportunity to work as part of and within a federation
• A friendly, committed, knowledgeable, highly skilled and supportive staff
• Good CPD opportunities

We are looking for teachers who can demonstrate:

• Excellent classroom practice
• A commitment to inclusion and valuing diversity
• A commitment to high standards for all

If you would like to visit the school the following date has been arranged: Tuesday 7 January 2025 3.30 pm.

Please contact the school on 01024 335883 to inform of your intention to visit.

Closing date: Thursday 9 January 2025 at 9.00 am

Shortlisting: Thursday 9 January 2025

Observations: Wednesday 15 January 2025

Interviews: Friday 17 January 2025

To obtain an application pack please download from the website/school website. Completed applications to be emailed to [email protected]. Ref: GF Perm Teacher / Fixed Term Teacher

Please note a full application form must be submitted as CV’s and late applications will not be accepted. Accompanying information must not to be more than two sides of A4.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service

(DBS).

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all sectors of the community