School Technician - Art and Technology - Darwen
School Technician - Art and Technology (Darwen Aldridge Community Academy)
Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK
Salary: SCP 06-08 £22,354 - £23,072
Contract Type: Permanent
Education Phases: Secondary;
Job Roles: Other Support;
Working Patterns: Full-Time;
Key Stagess: Ks4;
Subjects: Art and design;
Application Deadline: Sunday, 16th August 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Expected Working Start Date: September 2026
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Is a Shared Job: No
About the school:
Darwen 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 Role:
We are looking for a proactive and reliable School Technician to become an essential part of our friendly and dedicated team. This varied and rewarding role is adecuado for someone who is practical, organised, and enjoys working in a busy school environment. You will be responsible for preparin

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