SEND Teacher
The Maple School, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4RR21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to UPR3
Additional allowances
SEND Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about inclusive education and making a difference for vulnerable learners
- Has the ability to create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment
- Demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and a positive approach to teaching in a dynamic setting
- Builds strong relationships with pupils and colleagues, fostering mutual respect and high aspirations
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (ECTs are welcome to apply)
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- The opportunity to work in a specialist setting with a supportive and experienced team
- Access to high-quality professional development and training
- A welcoming, inclusive environment where every child is valued
- Opportunities for collaboration and career progression through Synergy Education Trust
- A supportive culture where your contribution is recognised and celebrated
Further information about the job
We are seeking to appoint a passionate, resilient, and dedicated Teacher to join the team at The Maple School.
The Maple School is a specialist provision for secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Our purpose-built setting supports pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), with capacity for up to 48 students spanning Year 5 to Year 11.
Our curriculum offers a range of tailored pathways that include core subjects, meaningful qualifications, and therapeutic interventions. These are carefully designed to support students’ academic development, emotional wellbeing, and engagement in school life.
At The Maple School, we understand the complex challenges our students face. We are committed to creating a nurturing, structured, and supportive environment that helps every young person overcome barriers and achieve success both academically and personally.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate strong knowledge and experience of teaching and engaging SEND learners, particularly those with SEMH needs
- Deliver high-quality teaching that adapts to individual needs and promotes positive outcomes
- Show enthusiasm, creativity, and resilience in a specialist setting
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, supporting their emotional and behavioural development
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about inclusive education and making a difference for vulnerable learners
- Has the ability to create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment
- Demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and a positive approach to teaching in a dynamic setting
- Builds strong relationships with pupils and colleagues, fostering mutual respect and high aspirations
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (ECTs are welcome to apply)
We can offer:
- The opportunity to work in a specialist setting with a supportive and experienced team
- Access to high-quality professional development and training
- A welcoming, inclusive environment where every child is valued
- Opportunities for collaboration and career progression through Synergy Education Trust
- A supportive culture where your contribution is recognised and celebrated
If you would like to visit the school, please contact the main office to arrange a tour.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Maple School
- School type
- Free Schools, None, ages 10 to 16
- School size
- 40 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 10 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Maple School website
- Email address
- info@maple.seteducation.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01253 531415
The Maple School is a specialist provision for secondary aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Our school has been purpose built to accommodate pupils who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. We can cater for up to 48 students, ranging from Year 6 to Year 11. All students have access to a number of curriculum pathways which deliver all core subjects, meaningful qualifications, and therapeutic interventions that will help them to develop and fully engage with school life.
Arranging a visit to The Maple School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@maple.seteducation.org.uk.
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