Class Teacher Green Fold Special School Posted yesterday

The Orchards Federation

GREEN FOLD SPECIALIST SCHOOL

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

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Start date: April 2026 or sooner

Salary
: T1 £ 32,916 T9 £ 51,048 + 1 SEN point £2,787 allowance per annum

Location: Orchards Lower Site

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 OUTSTANDING.

Along with Cherry Tree School, a two-form entry Primary School, and The Orchards Nursery School, we form The Orchards Federation. Our mission statement is: ‘Growing, Learning, Laughing, Sharing Celebrating Success Together!’

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

• 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 16th December 2025 2:00pm – 4:30pm
• Tuesday 6th January 2026 2:00pm – 4:30pm
• Thursday 8th January 2026 8:30am – 11:00am

Please contact Mrs Lisa Walker, Head Teacher, by email on walke to arrange your visit.

Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026 at 9.00am

Lesson Observations: Friday 23 January 2026 9:30am – 2:30pm

Panel Interview: Tuesday 27 January 2026

To obtain an application pack please download from the Greater Jobs website or school website. Completed applications to be emailed to recruitme  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 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) and a barred list check.

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.

Job Description and Person Specification

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