Vacancies
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🌟 Join Our Talent Pool – Unlock Endless Career Opportunities! 🌟
Are you ready for your next big career move?
At Darwen Vale High School we believe in empowering exceptional talent to reach their full potential. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we want YOU to be part of our exclusive Talent Pool and gain access to amazing job opportunities before anyone else!
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Submit Your Details – Fill out a quick and easy application.
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Stay Updated – We’ll keep you informed about new roles as they arise.
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Get Noticed – We will reach out to you for top opportunities
Senior Leadership Opportunities
Head of School - APPLY HERE
The role of Head of School requires the postholder to run their school on a day-to-day basis. Based upon the Job Description for Principal, much of the tasks align with the post of school leader. Some key responsibilities are removed due to the close support and guidance from the relevant Executive Principal, which is far more substantial for a Head of School than a Principal. The Head of School will build and maintain the school culture, run the building daily, ensure that all processes, policies and systems work well and ensure that all improvement required takes place efficiently and effectively. The postholder builds strong relationships with all stakeholders and works closely with other school leaders and with officers of Aldridge Education. The postholder is line managed by the Executive Principal, who will own and deliver the Trust strategy within this school, along with the group of schools they oversee. The Head of School is a new post and will work closely with the substantive Executive Principal to manage many aspects of school life on a day-to-day basis.
Closing Date: Tuesday 12th May 2026
Interview: Wednesday 20th May 2026
Academic Opportunities
Teacher of Computing - APPLY HERE
An exciting opportunity awaits an exceptional Teacher of Computing to become part of our lively, progressive team. Are you ready to inspire the next generation of problem solvers? Do you have a passion for IT and a knack for making complex concepts easy to understand? We want YOU to be part of our vibrant school community!
As part of our thriving department, you will join a team of dedicated and innovative educators committed to excellence in teaching and learning. You will deliver engaging, inclusive computing lessons that spark curiosity and a love of the subject, while nurturing creativity, confidence, and strong problem-solving skills in every student. The department also delivers Business Studies at GCSE and A Level and there may be opportunities to deliver this if interested.
Closing Date: Sunday 3rd May 2026
Interview: W/C 11th May 2026
Teacher of Mathematics - APPLY HERE
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Mathematics to join our vibrant and supportive school community, where you will play a key role in inspiring a love of language and literature in every student.
The successful candidate will deliver engaging and creative lessons that bring numbers to life, foster critical thinking, and support learners of all abilities to achieve their full potential. You will be a knowledgeable and enthusiastic subject specialist with high expectations for student success, strong communication skills, and a commitment to creating an inclusive and motivating classroom environment. In return, we offer a welcoming and collaborative team, excellent opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on young people’s confidence, skills, and futures.
Closing Date: Sunday 3rd May 2026
Interview: W/C11th May 2026
Teacher of Modern Foreign Language - APPLY HERE
An exciting opportunity awaits an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of French to join our vibrant and supportive school community. This is an opportunity for a passionate educator to deliver engaging and inspiring lessons across the Modern Foreign Language curriculum, encouraging students to think critically, explore new ideas, and develop a lifelong love of learning. The successful candidate will have strong subject knowledge, a creative approach to teaching, and a commitment to ensuring all students achieve their full potential. In return, we offer a welcoming environment, excellent resources, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Closing Date: Sunday 3rd May 2026
Interview: W/C 11th May 2026
Teacher of Science - APPLY HERE
An exciting opportunity awaits an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Science to join our vibrant and supportive school community. This is an opportunity for a passionate educator to deliver engaging and inspiring lessons across the science curriculum, encouraging students to think critically, explore new ideas, and develop a lifelong love of learning. The successful candidate will have strong subject knowledge, a creative approach to teaching, and a commitment to ensuring all students achieve their full potential. In return, we offer a welcoming environment, excellent resources, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Closing Date: Sunday 3rd May 2026
Interview: W/C 11th May 2026
Start Your Teaching Journey with Us! - APPLY HERE
Are you an Early Career Teacher looking for a supportive, inspiring academy where you can truly thrive?
We are building a dedicated ECT Talent Pool across our academies to connect exceptional new teachers with future opportunities. While not all current vacancies are advertised as ECT-suitable, we strongly believe in nurturing early talent and are keen to meet ambitious, passionate teachers at the start of their careers.
By joining our ECT Talent Pool, you will:
✨ Be considered for upcoming teaching opportunities across our academies
✨ Be introduced directly to hiring managers when suitable roles arise
✨ Join a trust that values professional growth, high-quality mentoring, and career progression
✨ Become part of a collaborative and supportive teaching community
We are looking for individuals who:
✅ Are completing or have recently completed their teacher training
✅ Are passionate about making a difference in the classroom
✅ Are reflective, motivated, and eager to develop their practice
✅ Share our commitment to high standards and positive outcomes for all students
This is an excellent opportunity to connect with us early and ensure you are front of mind when vacancies become available.
If you are ready to begin your teaching career in a forward-thinking and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.
What to expect from our Early Career Training Programme as an ECT
💪 Structured Support: A two-year training and support entitlement for Early Career Teachers and their in-school mentors.
🧠 Expert Partnership: Delivered in collaboration with Teach First, offering an Ofsted-rated 'outstanding' programme.
🎯 Tailored Learning: Access to subject and phase-specific seminars, flexible online content, and face-to-face launch conferences. We also offer optional bespoke support for ECTs, mentors and ECTP leads!
Find more about our ECTP here: Aldridge Education - Empower Your Teaching Journey with Our Comprehensive Early Career Teacher Programme
Apply now to join our ECT Talent Pool and start your journey with us.
Support Opportunities
We do not have any support opportunities at this time.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.