- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1065 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Darwen Aldridge Community Academy website
Teacher of Science
More than one location, Aldridge Education11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
22 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1-M6 - UPS 1-3
What skills and experience we're looking for
✨ Join our vibrant learning community and help ignite a lifelong passion for discovery. 🔭
We believe Science is more than a subject — it is a way of thinking, questioning, and understanding the world 🌍🧠.
We are searching for a creative, energetic, and forward-thinking Science Teacher who can bring learning to life through hands-on experiments and engaging classroom experiences
Are you the kind of teacher who gets excited about sparking curiosity?
Do you enjoy guiding students as they explore how things work, why reactions happen, and what amazing discoveries lie just beyond their imagination?
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 ECTs
What the school offers its staff
🌟 Join the Aldridge Education Family! 🌟
Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks? Here's why working for Aldridge Education is 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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Aldridge Education
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- kathy.shaw@aldridgeeducation.org
School Details
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Arranging a visit to Aldridge Education
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kathy.shaw@aldridgeeducation.org.
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