12 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    8 February 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    27 January 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

An exciting opportunity awaits an exceptionalTeacherofEnglishto be a part of our lively, progressive team. Bring your passion forEnglishand help ignite a love of learning in.

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 lessons that spark curiosity and a love of the subject, while nurturing creativity, confidence, and strong problem-solving skills in every student.

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.

What the school offers its staff

🌟Join the Aldridge Education Family!🌟

Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks? Here's why working forAldridge Educationis the right choice for you:

✨Aldridge Benefits Scheme– Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!

🚴Cycle to Work Scheme– Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits.

💬Employee Assistance Programme– Your well-being matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.

⏰Flexible Working Opportunities– Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.

🚗Free On-Site Parking– No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered.

🏦Pension Schemes– Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.

🤝Refer a Friend Scheme– Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them on board

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1065 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
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Arranging a visit to Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kathy.shaw@aldridgeeducation.org.

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