Learning Manager

greater jobs; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

High quality CPD (continuous)

LGPS

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Job summary

Northern Education Trust (NET) is recruiting a Learning Manager for ESSA Academy in Bolton. The post is a permanent full-time position (37 hours, 41 weeks, 48.299 paid weeks) with a Grade 5 SCP 16-18, FTE salary £31,525.00–£32,578.00, and pro rata £29,281.27–£30,259.32.

The Trust emphasises safeguarding, flexible working considerations, and robust professional development through NET Inspire and other programmes. Applications via the provided contact details are invited.

Job description

Post: Learning Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: Grade 5, SCP 16-18, FTE salary £31,525.00 - £32,578.00, pro rata salary £29,281.27 - £30,259.32

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment

Working Type: Full Time 37 hours, 41 working weeks, 48.299 paid weeks

Base: ESSA 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.

This is a fantastic time to join our expanding inclusion team here at Essa Academy.In January of this year we achieved an exceptionally strong profile, with inspectors ranking its performance as strong across all major areasincluding Achievement, Curriculum, Behaviour, and Personal Development. We were also commended by the Secretary of State for Education in the top 25% of schools nationally, recognising exceptional academic outcomes achieved by disadvantaged students, and are also proud that we are placed within the strong top-tier for attainment and score highly within the similar schools context.

This new post calls for a child centred individual who shares our five values of integrity, respect, excellence, positivity and innovation, and has a genuine desire to positively impact the life chances of our young people.

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 Inspire.

Employee benefits

• Free Flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• High quality continuous professional development
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Application:

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.

For more information, please contact Mark Filed, Business Manager at [e-mail]

Closing date: Wednesday 9th December at 11.59pm

Please note that we reserve the right to close early and appoint should a number of suitable candidates apply.

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