Teacher of English

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3HD

20 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  29 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: M1-M4

Teacher of English job summary

📣 Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, and dedicated educator ready to make a real difference? 📣

An exciting opportunity awaits an exceptional Teacher of English to become part of our lively, progressive team on a Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave. .Are you ready to inspire the next generation of readers, writers, communicators, and creative thinkers? Do you have a passion for English and the ability to bring literature, language, and creative writing to life through engaging and innovative teaching?
We want YOU to be part of our vibrant school community!

As part of our thriving department, you will join a team of dedicated and innovative educators committed to excellence in teaching and learning. You will deliver engaging, inclusive English lessons that spark curiosity, foster a love of reading, and develop confident and effective communicators. Through inspiring literary exploration, creative writing activities, and meaningful discussions, you will nurture creativity, critical thinking, and strong analytical skills in every student, empowering them to express themselves confidently and achieve their full potential.

What We are Looking For:

✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
✅ A deep passion for teaching and education.
✅ Strong classroom management and communication skills.
✅ A commitment to student success and holistic development.
✅ We encourage applications from Early Career Teachers

Ready to Inspire?
Join us in shaping bright futures. Apply today and bring your energy, creativity, and heart to a place where your teaching truly matters.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1036 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Darwen Aldridge Community Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/darwen-aldridge-community-academy

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