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Teacher of English

Job details
Posting date: 11 February 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 March 2026
Location: Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0AL
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: eaf1f88a-0493-4add-920f-eb482bbafcec

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated educator looking to make a genuine difference?

An exciting opportunity awaits an exceptional Teacher of English to join our lively and progressive school community.

As part of our thriving English department, you will become a valued member of a supportive, forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning. You’ll inspire and challenge students through engaging, inclusive, and creative lessons that foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of literature and language.

What We are 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 would encourage applications from ECT`s

What the school offers its staff

Join the Aldridge Education Family!

Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks? 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 well-being 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.

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!

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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