CHERRY TREE SCHOOL The Orchards Federation Highfield Road Farnworth Bolton BL4 0NS Tel: 01204 335883 1 Maternity Cover Class Teacher Salary T1 T9 31,650 - 49,084 per annum Start date: 1 September 2025 The school are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, excellent class teacher who will join our highly committed team. The school has 420 exuberant children who are waiting to meet you! We require an experienced teacher with a passion for learning and the ability to grow, nurture and expand their thirst for learning. Experience in working from Lower Key Stage 2 upwards is desirable but not essential. We are co-located with a large special needs primary school, (Green Fold) and a large mainstream nursery (The Orchards Nursery) together we form The Orchards Federation. We all share an extremely well resourced, modern accommodation and a joint mission statement: Growing, Learning, Sharing, Laughing Celebrating Success Together! In December 2021 Ofsted judged the school as Good. The school is making good progress and continues to do so. Cherry Tree is very diverse and can be challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Do you feel you can make a positive difference to children from a diverse community? Do you have the skills, knowledge, drive and enthusiasm to help nurture our children to fulfil their potential and aspire to be the very best they can be? Then please apply. We can offer Excellent CPD opportunities Experienced, dedicated, enthusiastic staff A unique opportunity to work as part of a federation A friendly and supportive staff team An opportunity to work with a diverse range of children We are looking for a teacher who can demonstrate: Excellent classroom practice who as a special presence and personality in the classroom Thrives on a challenge and demonstrate resilience A commitment to high standards for all A nurturing approach for all A commitment to collaborative working and valuing diversity Closing date: Friday 9 May 2025 at 9.00 am Shortlisting: Friday 9 May 2025 Observations & Interview: Monday 19 May 2025 An informal visit to the Orchards is warmly welcomed on Tuesday 6 May 4.00 pm / Wednesday 7 May at 4 pm (Please telephone 01204 335883 to confirm attendance). To obtain an application pack please download from the website. Please note that our school website is currently being built. Completed applications to be emailed to recruitment@theorchards.bolton.sch.uk. Ref: (CT Mat Cover) 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