The Orchards Federation
GREEN FOLD SCHOOL
(SPECIAL)
The Orchards, Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 0NS
Tel: 01204 335883
2 x Permanent Class Teacher
Start date: 1 September 2025 or sooner
Salary T1 £31,650 T9 £49,084 + 1 SEN point £2,679 allowance per annum
Dependent on experience & qualifications
Green Fold is a Primary Special School for pupils with multiple, physical and severe learning difficulties including Autism. We are looking to appoint 2 excellent and enthusiastic class teachers who will join our highly committed team.
Our latest Ofsted Inspection November 2023 was judged OUTSTANDING.
We have 166 very special pupils who would like you to be part of their learning journey and they just cannot 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 dates and times are available:
Tuesday 8 April 2025 at 2 pm and Thursday 10 April 2025 at 8.30 am.
Please contact the school on 01204 332680 to inform of your intention to visit.
Closing date: Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 8.30 am
Shortlisting: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Lesson Observations: Monday 28 April 2025
Interviews: Friday 2 May 2025
To obtain an application pack please download from the website/school website. Completed applications to be emailed to recruitment@theorchards.bolton.sch.uk. Ref: GF Perm 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
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