Second in Maths

Essa Academy, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 3HH

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS1 – UPS3
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2b - £5,872

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced teacher of Maths to take the place of Second in Department!

This is a fantastic time to be joining us 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, Behavior, 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. In terms of outcomes we are also proud that we are placed within the strong top-tier for attainment and score highly within the similar schools context.

What the school offers its staff

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

Flexible working opportunities

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, 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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Second in department PS.docx - 24.4 KB (opens in new tab)

Second in Department (Maths) JD TLR2b (2024-25).docx - 61.4 KB (opens in new tab)

About Essa Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1055 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Essa Academy website
• Email address: m.field@northerneducationtrust.org
• Phone number: 01204 333222
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/essa-academy

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.

Arranging a visit to Essa Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.field@northerneducationtrust.org.

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