Vacancies
Academic Vacancies ​
Assistant Head of English - APPLY HERE
Darwen Vale High School is a large comprehensive school on the outskirts of Darwen that benefits from outstanding facilities. We are an eight-form entry secondary school and have been oversubscribed for 2 years in a row. We have recently launched our own Sixth Form in collaboration with two other schools in our multi-academy trust (D6 - https://www.darwen6.com/).
Darwen Vale High School is an exciting, fast-paced workplace. We unashamedly have high standards for our staff and our students.
Due to internal growth, we are seeking to appoint a qualified and enthusiastic Assistant Head of English at Key Stages 3 and 4 to support the English 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. ​
Darwen Vale is now a Good school, following a successful OFSTED inspection in January
There really is no better time to join our school!
Closing Date: 21st April 2024
Interview: W/C 29th April 2024
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Head of Music - APPLY HERE
Due to internal growth we are seeking to appoint a Head of Music to be responsible for managing the Music Department. You will liaise with the Senior leadership Team, Heads of Departments, Heads of Year, Sendco and support staff. You will strategically plan, develop and demonstrate the impact of learning and progression of our pupils by narrowing narrow the gaps in the achievement of all groups of learners.
Darwen Vale is now a Good school, following a successful OFSTED. There really is no better time to join our school!
Closing Date: 21st April 2024
Interview: W/C 29th April 2024
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Head of Modern Foreign Languages - APPLY HERE
Darwen Vale High School is a large comprehensive school on the outskirts of Darwen that benefits from outstanding facilities. We are an eight-form entry secondary school and have been oversubscribed for 2 years in a row. We have recently launched our own Sixth Form (D6 - https://www.darwen6.com/) in September 2024. Darwen Vale High School is an exciting, fast-paced workplace. We unashamedly have high standards for our staff and our students.
Due to the internal growth we are seeking to appoint a Head of Modern Foreign Language. You will be responsible for managing the MFL Department. You will liaise with the Senior Leadership Team, Heads of Departments, Heads of Year, SENDCO, subject staff and support staff.
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You will strategically plan, develop and demonstrate the impact of learning and progress of pupils.
To narrow the gaps in the achievement of all groups of learners by securing high quality teaching which directly impacts upon pupil progress., Curriculums which facilitate the progress of all learners, ensuring responsive interventions across your subject and to work with other colleagues to maximise positive work ethic and a love of learning for your subjects
Closing Date: 5th May 2024
Interview: W/C 13th May 2024
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Lead Practitioner of English - APPLY HERE
Due to internal growth, we are seeking to appoint a qualified and enthusiastic Lead Practitioner of English to be
responsible for supporting the English department and raising attainment and standards across Key Stage 3 and 4.
You will strategically plan, develop and demonstrate the impact of these on learning and progress of pupils. You will work with the Head of English to narrow the gaps in the achievement of all groups of learners through implementing and managing an appropriate assessment strategy. You will also assist the Head of English in all aspects of the management of the department.
Closing Date: 21st April 2024
Interview: W/C 29th April 2024
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Teacher of English - APPLY HERE
Darwen Vale High School is a large comprehensive school on the outskirts of Darwen that benefits from outstanding facilities. We are an eight-form entry secondary school and have been oversubscribed for 2 years in a row. We have recently launched our own Sixth Form in collaboration with two other schools in our multi-academy trust (D6 - https://www.darwen6.com/).
Darwen Vale High School is an exciting, fast-paced workplace. We unashamedly have high standards for our staff and our students.
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Due to internal growth, we are seeking to appoint a qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of English at Key Stages 3 and 4 to support the English 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: 5th May 2024
Interview: W/C 13th May 2024
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Teacher of Geography - APPLY HERE
Due to internal growth, We are seeking to appoint a qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Geography at Key Stages 3 and 4 to support the Geography 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.​
What we will offer you:
1.Support from the Multi Academy Trust (Aldridge Education).
2.A clear open-door policy.
3.A centralised behaviour system with centralised detentions.
4.A strong emphasis on wellbeing with various wellbeing events timetabled in on the school calendar. A large focus on staff voice with an ongoing staff suggestion box and weekly thank you box.
5.A school that is very much a hub for the local community.
6.Staff socials which have included trip a trip to Aintree races and karaoke in Manchester.
7.Access to an Employee Wellbeing Assistant which offers various discounts, access to an app etc.
8.An extensive pastoral and safeguarding team with a non-teaching Head of Year and an Assistant Head of Year.
9.Regular, up-to-date, research led CPD including the opportunity to undertake a range of NPQs.
Our outcomes for summer 2023 were the strongest that we have ever seen. The school has been on a journey of rapid improvement having moved from a progress score of -1.12 (2017) to -0.15 (2023). We eagerly await our upcoming Ofsted inspection where we can hope to showcase all of the wonderful work that we do here at Vale. There really is no better time to join our school!
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If you are interested in having an informal conversation about the role or a visit to the school, please email Freddie Redfern (Assistant Principal) via Freddie.Redfern@darwenvale.com
Closing Date: 12th May 2024
Interview: 23rd May 2024
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School Literacy and Reading Lead - APPLY HERE
Due to internal growth, we have an excellent opportunity for a talented and self-motivated Teacher of English to join our wonderful department. We are particularly searching for a teacher who is an excellent, reflective and creative classroom practitioner with a proven track record of improving outcomes for all students and has the ability to spread the enthusiasm for the subject beyond the classroom. Are you someone who is looking for the next step up to lead whole of school reading and literacy?
You will be responsible for strategically leading the school improvement plan on whole school reading and literacy. The successful candidate will work alongside curriculum leaders to ensure literacy is taught in all subjects whilst ensuring that appropriate interventions are in place to ensure all students are able to read fluently with in dept understanding. The successful candidate will have a full understanding of how reading is the gateway to learning and is passionate about making a difference in the Academy.
As a key position in our Academy, we are looking for an exceptional candidate who can lead by example and inspire subject staff to have literacy and reading at the heart of all they do.
Closing Date: 12th May 2024
Interview: W/C 20th May 2024
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Support Vacancies
Assistant Head of Year - APPLY HERE
Due to internal growth, we are seeking to appoint a qualified and enthusiastic Assistant Head of Year. The aim of the role is to support and work with specific year groups in school supporting all students and removing barriers to learning that will allow them to succeed in school academically and socially.
As an Assistant Head of Year, you'll work closely with students who are struggling with social, emotional or behavioural problems that affect their ability to learn. You'll work alongside teachers and other staff, figuring out the needs of learners who require help and how to overcome barriers that are preventing them from achieving their full potential.
Closing Date: 5th May 2024
Interview: W/C 13th May 2024
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Estates Officer - APPLY HERE
We are seeking to appoint a enthusiastic and motivated Estates Officer on a 6 month fixed term basis. The aim of the role is to support the academies functions safely and effectively on a daily basis. The role is customer focused and is key to ensuring that all estates and facilities services are available and fit for purpose at all times. As a member of the Estates Team, the Estates Officer is expected to set and maintain high professional standards at all times and support the academy leaders and the Estates Cluster Supervisor and the wider Estates Team in delivering both an outstanding service to our customers and the vision of the Trust. Whilst being based in a ‘home’ academy the Estates Officer maybe required to work and support other academies within the cluster and regions.
Closing Date: 5th May 2024
Interview: W/C 13th May 2024
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Casual Vacancies
We are seeking to appoint a several Casual Exam Invigilators to support with our upcoming exam season. 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.
Closing Date: Ongoing Recruitment
Interview: TBC