Post: Science Technician
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 3, SCP7 – SCP8, FTE salary £27,274.00 - £ 27,709.00, pro rata salary £24,096.58 - £24,480.90)
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, 39 working weeks, 45.942 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 areas—including 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.
We are seeking a second Science Technician to support teaching and learning in the science department on a day to day basis as directed by the Senior Science Technician / Head of Department.
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)
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 m.field@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: Sunday 29th November at 11.59pm
Please note that we reserve the right to close early and appoint should a number of suitable candidates apply.
JE079 Science Technician - Supervised (Secondary) 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.
