Teacher

Essa Primary Academy

Post: Teacher
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027
Salary Range: MPS1 UPS3 (32916 - 51048 FTE)
Working Type: Full Time
Base: Essa Primary Academy Lever Edge Lane Bolton BL3 3HH

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 offenders 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.

We are seeking a teacher who:

• Has high expectations and a passion for raising achievement

• Can deliver engaging and creative lessons

• Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every child succeeds

• Works effectively as part of a team

• Builds positive relationships with pupils families and colleagues

• Demonstrates commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing

We can offer:

• Friendly supportive and experienced staff

• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils

• High-quality CPD and career development opportunities

• A welcoming and inclusive school community

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply.

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

• High quality continuous professional development

• Occupational sick pay maternity and paternity pay

• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS)

• Employee Assistance Programme

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 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: more information please contact Allison OConnell PA to the Principal/Office Manager at

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026 at 12:00pm