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 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.
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and suitably experienced individual for the above key position within the Trust. The ideal candidate will be a talented and innovative HR professional who can deliver a professional HR service to senior leaders across the Trust, supporting them to secure positive outcomes for our students. You will take a proactive role in assisting senior leaders with their HR needs and problems through case and project management, including grievance, discipline, capability, restructures and attendance management. Regular travel across all sites will be required.
You will be CIPD qualified and be focused on providing effective business solutions for the real challenges that leaders face. You will be able to build relationships with key stakeholders at all levels to offer education focused solutions, putting students at the heart of all decision making.
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 2025, 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 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/196925?aisId=12&rmId=3361
For more information, please contact Miss Natalie Smith at n.smith@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: 8am on Friday 14th November 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 41,771.00-44,075.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Free flu jabs
Free parking
On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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