Vacancies

  There are currently four vacancies at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy:

SEBD TEACHER

Required 1st September 2013

Grade: MPS

Can you motivate young people to succeed to the best of their potential?

Do you have a passion to make a real difference in the lives of young people?

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is an original sponsored Academy and opened in September 2008. An innovative 11-18 state-funded independent school we specialise in Entrepreneurship and Sport and offer a unique type of secondary education provision in the town of Darwen, situated in Pennine Lancashire. In addition, we opened a new Sixth Form, a community learning programme and a business incubation centre devoted to young people. We seek to develop a passion for learning as well as an enterprising spirit, and encourage our students to recognise the potential that they have, and then to fulfil that potential.

Due to the continued success of our Personalised Learning Centre we are looking to employ a teacher with the management and motivational skills to inspire students at School Action Plus to make at least three levels progress through Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The successful candidate will deliver at least one GCSE curriculum to small classes and will support each student with their learning using differentiated and innovative curriculum strategies. The Personalised Learning Centre is an off-site provision which offers a full time curriculum to students who required additional support to achieve their targets. Currently 100% of our 2013 cohort are on target to achieve 5+A*-C at GCSE of which 60% are on target to include English and Mathematics. We require a teacher who can create an emotionally safe environment for their students ensuring that each of them achieve their full academic potential.

Applications are invited from both experienced and newly qualified teachers. Enthusiasm, potential and a desire to help young people achieve their goals are more important than experience. We run full induction programmes, and staff are supported through professional development opportunities.

For further details and an application pack or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Kath Robinson, Principal's PA at the Academy on 01254 819506 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday 15th May 2013. Interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 20th May 2013.

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. References will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants and successful candidates will be subject to satisfactory enhanced CRB disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

"This is a good school." Ofsted, January 2013

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TEACHER OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY: CREATIVE TEXTILES & FASHION

Required from September 2013

Grade: MPS 

Are you committed to achieving excellence? 

Are you an innovative and creative teacher of Technology? 

Can you consistently deliver good and outstanding lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5? 

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is an original sponsored Academy and opened in September 2008. An innovative 11-18 state-funded independent school we specialise in Entrepreneurship and Sport and offer a unique type of secondary education provision in the town of Darwen, situated in Pennine Lancashire. In addition, we opened a new Sixth Form, a community learning programme and a business incubation centre devoted to young people. We seek to develop a passion for learning as well as an enterprising spirit, and encourage our students to recognise the potential that they have, and then to fulfil that potential. 

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher of Creative Textiles and Fashion to join our committed team of specialist staff in the Technology Faculty. The successful candidate will have a willingness and flexibility to offer the teaching of Creative Textiles at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, and an interest in Fashion, whether clothing, fabric, footwear or design based. An ability to motivate and inspire students through their love of their subject, as well as a commitment to raising standards, is essential. Applications are sought from high calibre professionals from all areas of these creative disciplines who want to develop their teaching skills and career further. Enthusiasm, potential and a desire to help young people achieve their goals are just as important as experience.

For further details and an application pack or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Kath Robinson, Principal's PA at the Academy on 01254 819506 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closing date for applications is noon on Friday 10th May 2013, with interviews to be held the following week. 

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. References will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants and successful candidates will be subject to satisfactory enhanced CRB disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

"This is a good school." Ofsted, January 2013

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TEACHER OF PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY AND KS3 HUMANITIES

Required 1st September 2013

Grade: MPS 

Can you inspire young people? 

Do you want to be part of something Outstanding?

Can you be innovative in teaching Psychology and Sociology?

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is an original sponsored Academy and opened in September 2008. An innovative 11-18 state-funded independent school we specialise in Entrepreneurship and Sport and offer a unique type of secondary education provision in the town of Darwen, situated in Pennine Lancashire. In addition, we opened a new Sixth Form, a community learning programme and a business incubation centre devoted to young people. We seek to develop a passion for learning as well as an enterprising spirit, and encourage our students to recognise the potential that they have, and then to fulfil that potential.

Due to the continued growth of Psychology and Sociology at Key Stages 4 and 5 as well as increased intake at Key Stage 3, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher to join our committed team of specialist staff in the Humanities Faculty. The successful candidate will have suitably qualified / experienced with the flexibility to offer teaching across the age, ability and subject range. Teaching will include Key Stage 3 Humanities, and the teaching of Psychology and Sociology at KS4 and 5. The ability to motivate students through a sound understanding and genuine enthusiasm and passion for Psychology, Sociology and the Humanities is essential.

Applications are invited from both experienced and newly qualified teachers. Enthusiasm, potential and a desire to help young people achieve their goals are more important than experience. We run full induction programmes, and staff are supported through professional development opportunities.

For further details and an application pack or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Kath Robinson, Principal's PA at the Academy on 01254 819506 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closing date for applications is noon on Friday 10th May 2013. Interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 13th May 2013.

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. References will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants and successful candidates will be subject to satisfactory enhanced CRB disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

"This is a good school." Ofsted, January 2013

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TEACHER OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION  

Required 1st September 2013

Grade: MPS

Can you motivate young people to succeed to the best of their potential?

Do you have a passion to make a real difference in the lives of young people?

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is an original sponsored Academy and opened in September 2008. An innovative 11-18 state-funded independent school we specialise in Entrepreneurship and Sport and offer a unique type of secondary education provision in the town of Darwen, situated in Pennine Lancashire. In addition, we opened a new Sixth Form, a community learning programme and a business incubation centre devoted to young people. We seek to develop a passion for learning as well as an enterprising spirit, and encourage our students to recognise the potential that they have, and then to fulfil that potential.

Due to the continued growth of the Physical Education, BTEC Sport and BTEC Public Services subjects at Key Stages 4 and 5 and our Sports Academy programme, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher of Physical Education to join our committed team of specialist staff in the Sport and Leisure Faculty. The successful candidate will have the flexibility to offer teaching across the age, gender, ability and subject range. Teaching will include Key Stage 3 Physical Education, and the teaching of A-Level Physical Education, BTEC Sport and Public Services at KS4 and 5 is available for a suitably qualified/ experienced candidate. The ability to motivate students through a sound understanding and genuine enthusiasm and passion for all the National Curriculum subject areas in Physical Education is essential.

Applications are invited from both experienced and newly qualified teachers. Enthusiasm, potential and a desire to help young people achieve their goals are more important than experience. We run full induction programmes, and staff are supported through professional development opportunities.

For further details and an application pack or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Kath Robinson, Principal's PA at the Academy on 01254 819506 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closing date for applications is noon on Friday 10th May 2013. Interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 13th May 2013.

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. References will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants and successful candidates will be subject to satisfactory enhanced CRB disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

"This is a good school." Ofsted, January 2013

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 There are currently two vacancies at Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio: