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A leading educational trust is looking for a Class Teacher for maternity cover at The Ferns Primary Academy. This fixed-term position offers an opportunity to join a committed team dedicated to transforming educational outcomes and providing an outstanding learning environment. You will engage with students, contribute to professional development, and participate in a supportive educational community.
Post: Class Teacher
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 22nd April 2026
Salary Range: M1 UPS3 (£31,650 - £49,084 FTE)
Working Type: Full Time [32.43 hours / whole time]
Base: The Ferns Primary Academy, Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0DA
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
Are you ready to transform outcomes and raise standards in a dynamic, inspirational primary academy?
Northern Education Trust The Ferns Primary Academy would like to present you with a truly exceptional opportunity to play a key role in shaping the provision of primary education and lifelong learning prospects within our ambitious and thriving academy.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, energetic, dynamic and ambitious practitioner.
The Ferns Primary Academy is an inclusive school. We strive to provide an educational experience which focuses upon academic success, enjoyment and participation and engenders a sense of community and belonging.
The Ferns Primary Academy is part of Northern Education Trust, a nationally recognised and trusted multi academy trust with vast experience of school improvement.
The successful candidate will:
Be an inspirational teacher with high expectations of learning and behaviour
Have a proven ability in generating high levels of achievement
Have excellent interpersonal skills and committed to working as part of a team
What you can expect from us:
Students with a thirst for learning and success.
Excellent opportunities for your professional development with access to a specifically tailored CPD package. You will receive the highest standard of induction and CPD support.
Friendly and supportive colleagues who go the extra mile in a well-resourced academy.
The Ferns is part of Northern Education Trust group of Academies. It is a friendly, vibrant and lively place where our children are enthusiastic learners, well-motivated and encouraged to think for themselves. They have the potential to be the best learners in the world, so we need a staff team who can provide them with the world class education they deserve.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
Northern Education Trust offers:
The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
Free flu vaccinations
Free onsite parking
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/192787?aisId=12&rmId=3361
For more information, please contact Mrs Cummins, PA to the Principal, at k.cummins@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: 3rd July 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews will be held on 10th July 2025
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