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Vacancies
About the school
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is a Centre of Excellence for entrepreneurial education. It is an inclusive school that provides for the students and citizens of Darwen continuous opportunities, and a world-class, high-quality environment for lifelong learning. The Academy’s students are committed, successful learners, who are proud, creative and self-confident, showing respect for themselves, the community and for others. Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is an 11-18 academy situated in the heart of Darwen.
The Academy seeks to develop a passion for learning and an enterprising spirit amongst its students and staff, and amongst members of the local community. In addition, it seeks to create, develop and maintain an education that focuses emphatically on providing opportunities for success for all, recognising and celebrating the achievements of everyone in all aspects of life at the Academy.
In addition, the Academy places considerable value not only on entrepreneurship, but also on sport and healthy living; partnership working; developing strong links with the community, and education for sustainable development.
About Aldridge Education
Aldridge Education is a charitable Trust of entrepreneurial community schools and colleges that help young people to reach their potential. We support our schools’ Principals and teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education on offer at early years, primary, secondary and sixth-form levels in order to transform the life-chances of our students.
Our vision is that every student at an Aldridge school will achieve academically beyond initial personal expectations and prior attainment. That their learning and experiences in education will give them a wide perspective on the opportunities open to them and they will develop the practical skills to access every opportunity they want in life.
Employee Benefits
Aldridge Education is committed to providing our employees with comprehensive benefits to support wellbeing and job satisfaction. Our employees' benefits package includes:
- Access to an employee discount scheme for discounts off items from your weekly supermarket shop, clothes, DIY, days out and travel
- Pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing events and activities
- Coaching, training and CPD
Additionally, we offer competitive holiday entitlements, sick pay, and holiday pay. We recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our goal is to create a supportive environment that allows our employees to thrive and enjoy coming to work each day.
Leadership Vacancies
Assistant Director of Learning for English
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Director of Learning of English. The key duties will involve strategically planning for the development and demonstrating impact of learning and progress of pupils. You will narrow the gaps in the achievement of all groups of learners through implementing and managing an appropriate assessment strategy. Ensuring responsive interventions across the subject whilst assisting the Director of Learning in all aspects of the management of the subject area.
The working pattern for this role is typically 8am-4pm Monday to Friday. In addition, you are expected to work such additional hours as may be necessary to enable professional duties, including planning and preparing courses and lessons; and assessing, monitoring, recording and reporting on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils. With an expectation to attend various open evenings throughout the year.
Closing Date: 8th January 2024
Interview: W/C 15th January 2024
Assistant Director of Learning for Mathematics
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Director of Learning of Mathematics. The key duties will involve strategically planning for the development and demonstrating impact of learning and progress of pupils. You will narrow the gaps in the achievement of all groups of learners through implementing and managing an appropriate assessment strategy. Ensuring responsive interventions across the subject whilst assisting the Director of Learning in all aspects of the management of the subject area.
The working pattern for this role is typically 8am-4pm Monday to Friday. In addition, you are expected to work such additional hours as may be necessary to enable professional duties, including planning and preparing courses and lessons; and assessing, monitoring, recording and reporting on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils. With an expectation to attend various open evenings throughout the year.
Closing Date: 8th January 2024
Interview: W/C 15th January2024
Academic Vacancies
Teacher of Humanities
We are seeking to appoint a qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Geography or History at Key Stages 3,4 and 5 to support the Humanities Department. We are looking for a committed practitioner who is positive, collaborative, committed to securing high standards of learning and teaching and believes that any child can achieve the highest grades regardless of background prior attainment.
Closing Date: 8th January 2024
Interview: W/C 15th January 2023
Support Vacancies
Finance Officer
We are seeking to appoint a Finance Officer to provide a customer-focused and effective finance shared service operation that facilitates accurate, timely and efficient processing that meets the needs of all customers and stakeholders.
The candidate will also ensure that the Trust’s financial processes adhere to financial regulations, the Academies Financial Handbook and any other requirements specified by the Financial Controller.
Closing Date: 10th December 2023
Interview: W/C 11th December 2023
Casual Vacancies
Casual Exam Invigilator
We are seeking to appoint multiple casual exam invigilators to join the current team at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy in preparation for the upcoming exam season. You will be reliable, punctual and be flexible in your approach to work. Be friendly and approachable yet remain professional. You will also have the ability to remain calm under pressure or when unexpected circumstances arise. You will be responsible for supporting the Examinations Officer and the Senior Leadership Team to provide specific support to the school in the monitoring of internal and external examinations.
Basic computer skills are essential. Full training will be offered. Full flexibility is required due to the nature of the role. This
Closing Date: 8th January 2024
Interview: W/C 15th January 2024