Head of YearLocation: Blackburn with Darwen, UKSalary: SCP21 - £29,238 - SCP 25 - £34,560 (Actual Pro Rata Salary)Contract Type: PermanentEducation Phases: SecondaryWorking Patterns: Full-TimeApplication Deadline: Friday, 10th April 2026About UsDarwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA) has a capacity of 1200 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 competition, visits and visitors are a regular part of student experience and support the development of cultural capital. 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 a consistent provision that supports great progress for all students.About The RoleHead of Year - Be the Difference at Darwen Aldridge Community AcademyInspire. Support. Lead. ..... full job details .....