Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY1 - FY4 area) Salary: £135.68 - £164.10 per day (MPS/UPS or Unqualified Scale equivalent) Contract: Full-Time, Temp to PermStart Date: ASAP or April 2026

Are you a resilient educator who believes that every child deserves a second chance? Our leading Alternative Provision (AP) in Blackpool is seeking a Teacher (Qualified or Unqualified) to join our team.

This is a Temp to Perm position. You will start via a trial period, allowing you to ensure the school is the right fit for you before transitioning onto a permanent contract. You will be teaching small groups of students (KS3/KS4) who have complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and may have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

• Engaging Delivery: Plan and deliver core or vocational subjects to students who have been excluded from mainstream education.

• Relationship Building: Use a trauma-informed approach to re-engage Blackpool learners and manage classroom dynamics.

• SEMH Specialist: Work alongside the SENCO to deliver specific interventions outlined in EHCP documents.

• Progress Tracking: Monitor and celebrate the small wins that lead to big breakthroughs for our pupils.

We welcome applications from Qualified Teachers (QTS/QTLS) and Unqualified Teachers with a strong background in youth work, trades, or sports coaching.

• Experience: Previous work in an AP, PRU, or Special School is highly valued.

• Character: You need "Blackpool grit"-resilience, a sense of humor, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

• Specialism: A passion for SEND and an understanding of SEMH triggers.

• Reliability: As a Temp to Perm role, we are looking for someone ready to commit to a long-term career in our school.

• The Path to Permanency: Prove your worth in the classroom and transition to a permanent contract with the school.

• Competitive Daily Rates: Paid weekly while on your initial "Temp" phase.

• Professional Growth: Access to specialised training in de-escalation (Team-Teach) and mental health support.

• Work-Life Balance: No weekend marking and a supportive, tight-knit staff team.

If you are searching for Teaching jobs in Blackpool or Unqualified Teacher roles in Lancashire, this Temp to Perm opportunity is for you.

Apply Now: Send your CV to or call for an informal chat. Closing Date: Ongoing.