Post: Assistant Academies ICT Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 6, SCP 23 - SCP 25 (£34,434.00 - £36,363.00 FTE)
Working Type: Full Time (37 Hours/52 Weeks)
Base: An Academy within the North West region
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 looking for an Assistant Academies ICT Manager to join the team. As an Assistant Academies ICT Manager you will be responsible for leading, managing and developing the teams of ICT technicians working within the academies you are deployed to work across. You will ensure that ICT services and equipment are deployed in line with the Trust’s policies and vision for ICT and assist the Academies ICT Manager with ensuring the effective and efficient support and deployment of ICT related equipment and resources to create a robust and efficient service. This position involves regular visits to academies in Bolton, Bury, and Halifax.
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 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 Mr Joshua Cranston, HR Assistant at j.cranston@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: 9am on 16th October 2026
Assistant Academies ICT Manager employer: Northern Education Trust
Freebrough Academy, as part of Northern Education Trust, is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture. With a focus on employee growth and development, staff are encouraged to enhance their skills while contributing to a nurturing educational environment in the beautiful coastal town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The academy offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and the community.
