Key Role Information

Salary
£25,488.38 -28,151.96
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
25/09/2026 11:45
Interview
w.c 28th September
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Blackpool Support Payscale | SCP 19 - SCP 24
Department
Pastoral
Key stage
Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
33.00
Weeks per year
44.870
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

An Exciting New Role at The Maple School, Blackpool

The Maple School is seeking an exceptional Care & Guidance Manager to join our growing team and help strengthen our pastoral, behaviour and wellbeing provision.

As a specialist aged 10-16 SEMH school in Blackpool, we support young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs to overcome barriers, develop resilience and achieve success. Following a period of significant improvement and positive change, we are continuing to invest in our provision and are creating this exciting new role to further enhance the support available to our pupils and staff.

About the Role

This is a pivotal role within the school, responsible for coordinating behaviour, pastoral and welfare support for pupils while providing day-to-day management of the Care & Guidance team.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping young people succeed and who has a strong understanding of behaviour support within a specialist setting. The successful candidate will work directly with pupils, staff, families and external agencies to remove barriers to learning, improve attendance, promote positive behaviour and ensure pupils receive the right support at the right time.

A key aspect of the role is supporting colleagues to successfully manage behaviour. You will coach and advise staff, model best practice and help develop consistent approaches across the school. You will be highly skilled in using de-escalation strategies, restorative approaches and therapeutic interventions to prevent situations from escalating and to help pupils regulate their emotions and remain engaged in learning.

The role is hands-on and requires a calm, resilient and proactive individual who can respond effectively when pupils experience crisis or distress. There will be occasions where you are required to participate in approved positive handling and physical intervention procedures in line with school policy, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff at all times.

You will also act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, coordinate multi-agency support, oversee reintegration and intervention programmes, and contribute to the ongoing development of whole-school behaviour and pastoral systems.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

  1. Has experience working with children and young people with SEMH needs.
  2. Has a strong understanding of behaviour management and pastoral support.
  3. Is highly skilled in de-escalation, conflict resolution and relationship-based practice.
  4. Can support, coach and manage a team to deliver high-quality pastoral interventions.
  5. Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
  6. Remains calm, professional and solution-focused in challenging situations.
  7. Has a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.
  8. Shares our belief that every child can succeed with the right support.

Why Join The Maple School?

At The Maple School, every day brings the opportunity to make a genuine difference. Our pupils need adults who are patient, compassionate and committed to helping them develop the skills and confidence to thrive.

In return, we offer a supportive team environment, excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to be part of a school that is ambitious for its pupils and committed to continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced behaviour, pastoral or inclusion professional looking to take the next step in their career and play a central role in helping young people overcome barriers and achieve success.

If you are passionate about behaviour support, skilled in de-escalation and committed to improving life chances for young people, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are encouraged please contact the school on 01253 531415

Qualifications

Minimum requirement level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE English Grade C/4essential
NVQ 3 or equivalent e.g. Supporting Teaching and Learning, Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce, Youth Work qualification, Health and Social Care.essential
NVQ Level 4 or equivalent e.g. Certificate in Behaviour and Inclusion, Foundation degree in Education, Childhood Studies, Social Care, Youth Workdesirable
Relevant safeguarding qualification and/or trainingdesirable

Skills

Experience

Substantial experience working with children and young people in pastoral care, welfare and behaviour support.essential
Experience of supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.essential
Experience of developing, implementing and monitoring intervention programmes and individual support plans.essential
Experience of working effectively with families, carers and external agencies.essential
Experience of maintaining accurate records and reports.essential
Experience of dealing sensitively with safeguarding concerns and emotionally challenging situations.essential
Experience of maintaining accurate records and reports.essential
Experience of dealing sensitively with safeguarding concerns and emotionally challenging situations.essential
Experience of using ICT systems and school management information systems to support pastoral, behaviour and attendance functions.essential
Experience of leading or supervising staff.
Experience of acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead or undertaking safeguarding responsibilities.
Experience of supporting pupil reintegration following suspension or prolonged absence.
Experience of conducting home visits and multi-agency working.
Experience of working across multiple educational settings or phases.
Experience of data analysis to evaluate behaviour, attendance and pastoral interventions.

Leadership

Ability to co-ordinate pastoral and behaviour support provision across a school.essential
Ability to contribute to the development and implementation of whole-school behaviour, attendance and wellbeing strategies.essential
Ability to make informed decisions regarding referrals, interventions and support packages.essential
Ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders and external agencies to improve pupil outcomes.essential
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals.essential
Ability to deliver training and presentations to staff.
Ability to coach and support less experienced colleagues.

Personal Attributes

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.essential
High levels of integrity, professionalism and discretion.essential
Resilient, calm and solution-focused approach.essential
Ability to remain effective under pressure and in challenging situations.essential
Commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils.essential
Flexible and adaptable approach to work.essential
Commitment to the values and ethos of the school and Trust.essential
Willingness to undertake home visits and attend meetings outside normal working hours when required.essential
Commitment to supporting Trust-wide initiatives and collaborative working across schools.essential
Ability to manage sensitive situations with empathy, resilience and professional judgement.essential
Ability to prioritise workload and manage a demanding caseload.essential
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.essential
Ability to manage sensitive situations with empathy, resilience and professional judgement.essential
Ability to prioritise workload and manage a demanding caseload.essential
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.essential

The Maple School

Karen Marlow

info@maple.seteducation.org.uk

Langdale Road,
Blackpool
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 4RR

Safeguarding Information

Introduction

Synergy Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its schools. The Trust complies with the statutory legislative requirements and guidance that seeks to protect children, including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Safer Recruitment

Job descriptions and person specifications make reference to safeguarding and child protection. All posts are subject to satisfactory completion of enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate (DBS) checks. All advertisements include a safeguarding statement and commitment.

Application Stage

All applicants are scrutinised to verify identity and academic qualifications, Professional references are requested using our standard pro forma for short listed candidates. As a minimum, references should be from the two most recent employers. References are checked against previous employment history and gaps in employment. Professional references must be obtained from work email addresses. Our standard reference proforma makes reference to suitability to work with children and young people. The application form require applicants to complete a disclosure of any criminal convictions.

Short listing

Only those candidates meeting the criteria outlined in the person specification will be short listed. All short

listed candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our safer recruitment due diligence.

Interview

Shortlisted candidates will take part in an interview and selection process. Candidates will be asked to address any discrepancies or gaps in their employment history. Candidates will be reminded of their responsibility to disclose any criminal convictions if they have not already done so. Proof of identity, qualifications and right to work in the UK must also be provided at interview.

Appointment

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) will be required for all appointed posts. Other pre employment compliance checks will be carried out. This post is subject to satisfactory references which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, online searches, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK. For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will also be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed. All staff will receive a comprehensive induction programme covering all aspects of safeguarding and health and safety.

Probation

All new staff will be subject to the trust probation procedures for a period of 6 months. The probation period is to enable the assessment of an employee’s suitability for the job and which includes a review of the performance of new staff in relation to duties, skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the job description and person specification.

This will also include an employee’s suitability to work with children and young people and their commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Equal opportunities

The Trust recognises the value of, and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce. We takes positive steps to create an employment culture in which people feel confident of being treated with fairness, dignity and respect, irrespective of their differences. The Trust is committed to the elimination of unlawful discrimination and to the promotion of good relations between all.


We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All necessary safeguarding checks will be undertaken which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise the conditional job offer may be withdrawn. Details of the checks that will be undertake can be found at: Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2026 . No applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.