Key Role Information

Salary
£MPS/ UPR
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
29/06/2026 12:00
Interview
3 July 2026
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Main Pay Range (National) | M1 - M1
Department
SEND
Key stage
Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

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.

Benefits

SEN Allowance

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

CPD / Training

Recent of relevant CPD or Inset Experience
Qualification in SEND

Experience

Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies.essential
Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning.essential
Experience of teaching pupils with complex needsessential
Clear understanding of the needs of all pupilsessential
Successful experience of teaching pupils with SEND including teacher training placement
Experience of teaching pupils with complex needs
Successful experience of teaching pupils in more than one key stage

Leadership

Focused on standards and positive outcomesessential
Ability to inspire, set clear direction and motivate staffessential

Personal Attributes

Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.essential
Demonstrate personal enthusiasm and commitment to making a positive contribution to the school communityessential
Establish and maintain excellent relationships and effective communication with staffessential
Think analytically and creatively and demonstrate initiative in solving problemsessential
Be a reflective practitioner who strives to improve their teachingessential
Believe passionately that every student can succeed and exceed their potentialessential
Strategies for sustaining school improvement, raising quality of teaching
Awareness of wider educational issues particularly in relation to SEND

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, 2025 – KCSIE 2025. . No applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.