Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 + Sen 1 £2,787

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Teacher to join our Forwards Centre Academy from September 2026. If you are passionate about inclusive education and building positive relationships with a commitment to helping every child achieve their full potential. And you’re ready to spark a love of learning through creative and adaptable lessons while fostering a safe and nurturing environment that promotes engagement, resilience and confidence in the next generation, we want to hear from you.

The Forwards Centre is an alternative educational academy for primary aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

The centre’s values and ethos are built on the trust’s founding values of Believe, inspire and transform. We believe that all children, regardless of their prior experiences can achieve success. We aim to reconnect children with a love of learning and transform that into long-lasting success. The post offers

The children at the Forwards Centre are looking for a class teacher who is caring, fun, trustworthy, patient and good at listening.

They have asked for someone who can spot when they are having a bad day, is consistent, fair and has rules. They would like someone who teaches interesting lessons and does their best to understand them.

Why you?

You are enthusiastic and passionate about working in an SEMH environment and alternative education, with a commitment to pupil achievement and well-being

You are highly organised and an effective communicator.

You are proficient at delivering high quality teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and high-quality lessons across primary curriculum, fostering a love for learning and encouraging critical thinking.

Why choose us?

At BIT, we value all members of staff. We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing, providing access to wellbeing support services via a dedicated wellbeing charter

We are a growing Multi Academy Trust (MAT)

Guidance of a supportive and experienced executive leadership team who invest in the development of their teams and the Trust

Encouragement of further and continued professional development

Competitive salary

Teacher Pension Scheme

Please return the completed application form to smithd1@boltonimpacttrust.org.uk

This role is a Permanent Contract from 1st September 2026

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Location

Smithills Dean Road, Smithills, Bolton, BL1 6JT, United Kingdom

Job ID

14955