Assistant Head of School

The Maple School; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension

Leadership development & SEND training

Employee Assistance Programme

Shape SEMH provision

Values-led Trust

Coaching culture

Specialist facilities

Make a difference

Job summary

The Maple School, Blackpool, an SEMH specialist school for pupils in Years 5–11, seeks an inspirational Assistant Headteacher to lead curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment. You will work with the Head of School to drive ambitious, inclusive education and improve outcomes for every child.

Join a values-led Trust with strong coaching culture, extensive professional development and supportive leadership aimed at transforming life chances for pupils.

Job description

Assistant Headteacher: Curriculum, Teaching, Learning & Assessment

An Exciting Opportunity for the Right Leader

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious, values-driven leader to join the Senior Leadership Team at The Maple School, Blackpool during a pivotal period of growth and development. As a specialist SEMH school serving pupils from Years 5 to 11, we are seeking an exceptional leader who is passionate about transforming life chances and committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for every child.

As Assistant Headteacher, you will play a key strategic role in shaping and leading curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment across the school. Working alongside the Head of School, you will drive innovation, inspire colleagues and ensure every pupil benefits from an ambitious, engaging and inclusive education that enables them to thrive both academically and personally.

This role offers genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of the school. We are looking for a leader who can think creatively, challenge convention and bring energy, expertise and vision to our improvement journey. Most importantly, you will share our unwavering belief that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their starting point or barriers to learning.

Why Join The Maple School?

At The Maple School and Synergy Education Trust, we invest heavily in our people because we know that exceptional staff create exceptional outcomes for young people. You'll join a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking organisation where professional growth and staff wellbeing are genuine priorities.

• Teachers' Pension Scheme with valuable employer contributions.
• Extensive professional development and career progression opportunities, including funded leadership qualifications and specialist SEND training.
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 emotional, practical, financial and legal support.
• Opportunity to shape and influence a growing specialist SEMH provision.
• Work within a values-led Trust committed to innovation, collaboration and excellence.
• Supportive leadership team and a strong culture of coaching, mentoring and professional challenge.
• Purpose-built school environment with specialist facilities and therapeutic support services.
• The chance to make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of children and young people.

Join Us

Visits to the school can be arranged w.c 14th September, please contact the school direct.

Join us and help build a school where every pupil feels valued, every success is celebrated, and every child is empowered to achieve beyond expectation.