Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK Salary: MPS 1-6 Contract Type: Permanent Working Patterns: Full-Time; Subjects: Science; Application Deadline: Sunday, 18th October 2026 Interview Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026 Expected Working Start Date: January 2027 Visa Sponsorship Available: No Is a Shared Job: No Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA) has a capacity of 1,200 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 competitions, visits and visitors are a regular part of the student experience. 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 culture, coaching, curriculum and data-informed instruction, the DACA team are building towards consistent provision that supports great progress for all students. At the heart of DACA are our values: Belong, Believe, Become ..... full job details .....