Drama Teacher (with Media) (MPS/UPS)
Thank you for your interest in Alder Grange and the role of Teacher of Drama. This role is available on a full time basis but we will not rule out part time applicants. We are looking for someone with a passion for teaching Drama across the full range of academic abilities and from Key Stage 3 to 5, additionally there could be opportunities to to deliver Music and Media lessons.
We were Ofsted inspected in January 2022, and are thrilled to have maintained our “Good” rating. We are rightly proud of our school ethos and values. Every experience we offer our students must reflect these values, and all members of our team have a role to play.
You would be joining an innovative and supportive Creative Arts department with 2 other experienced team members. The department has a strong history of supporting teachers through training and newly qualified/early careers – therefore this role could also suit someone in their first or second year of teaching or a more experienced teacher.
Closing Date: 22th May 2026, 12pm noon
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Administration Attendance/Pastoral
Thank you for your interest in the role of Administration Assistant focusing on Attendance and Pastoral at our school.
The Administration Team forms the heart of the school. It is incredibly busy, with staff, parents, visitors, and most importantly pupils coming to us as “the first port of call” for all administration and support requests in both the main school and sixth form. Attendance is a vital part of school life and is monitored closely with this being a part of the role offered.
Successful candidates will undertake a varied workload including attendance monitoring, pastoral support and administration.
We were Ofsted inspected in January 2022, and are thrilled to have maintained our “Good” rating. We are rightly proud of our school ethos and values. Every experience we offer our students must reflect these values, and all members of our team have a role to play.
Closing Date: 29th May 2026, 12pm noon
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Receptionist
Thank you for your interest in the role of Receptionist at our school.
The Student Services & Administration Team forms the heart of the school. It is incredibly busy, with staff, parents, visitors, and most importantly pupils coming to us as “the first port of call” for all administration and support requests in both the main school and sixth form.
The team deals with a wide variety of tasks: quick queries, timetables requests, organising school trips, First Aid, photocopying, and filing. We are also responsible for all communications – letters home, updating websites, and social media. The list really is endless and varied, with no two days being the same. Team members are expected to be multi-skilled and be able to react and prioritise to all Student Services and Administration tasks.
Successful candidates will undertake a varied workload including reception duties and student services.
We were Ofsted inspected in January 2022, and are thrilled to have maintained our “Good” rating. We are rightly proud of our school ethos and values. Every experience we offer our students must reflect these values, and all members of our team have a role to play.
Closing Date: 29th May 2026, 12pm noon
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

