Teacher of Science

Aldridge Education; Darwen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization in Darwen is seeking a passionate Teacher of Science to ignite curiosity and inspire students. The role involves engaging teaching, classroom management, and supporting student success in a vibrant learning community. Full-time and permanent, this position offers comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Aldridge Benefits Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working Opportunities

Free On-Site Parking

Generous Annual Leave

Pension Schemes

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for Science and inspiring students.
• Ability to engage students through hands-on experiments.
• Strong communication skills to foster curiosity.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Passion for teaching and education

Strong classroom management

Communication skills

Commitment to student success

Job description

Teacher of Science

Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK

Salary: MPS/UPS

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Secondary

Working Patterns: Full-Time

Application Deadline: Sunday, 11th January 2026

About Us

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA) has a capacity of 1200 in the lower school and also has a developing sixth form provision. The sixth form has enjoyed strong progress in both academic and applied courses and has destinations data that shows NEETs significantly lower than the national picture.

All Aldridge schools place enterprise and an entrepreneurial spirit at the heart of their ethos. In addition, DACA has a strong record of promoting cultural capital through its Technology and Creative Arts departments, where competition, visits and visitors are a regular part of student experience and support the development of cultural capital. DACA is very much a community school with a truly comprehensive intake.

Sitting above the national average, 33% of its cohort are designated as being in the pupil premium category and DACA works hard to support all students to achieve strong engagement and strong outcomes. With a strong focus on our four key improvement levers around, coaching, curriculum and data-informed instruction, the DACA team are building towards a consistent provision that supports great progress for all students.

About The Role

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 re 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 re looking for someone who doesn t just teach Science but inspires a new generation of scientists, innovators, and problem-solvers.

Benefits

Join the Aldridge Education Family!

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 wellbeing 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.
• Generous Annual Leave - Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years!
• 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!

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