About Us: Finch Woods Academy is a co-educational specialist school for pupils with EHCPs primarily for social, emotional and mental health difficulties, many of whom who also have additional complex needs. We cater for pupils from Y4 through to Y11.

Key Requirements: Key Requirements: Due to our improving popularity and success our school is growing rapidly, which means we are looking to recruit a candidate with a proven track record of excellent teaching and experience of teaching pupils with special educational needs. The post-holder will work as a form and general teacher for a primary or middle year group, who are a part of our lower school department and who enjoy a primary/middle school structure. There is also a requirement to offer a specialist subject to Key Stage 3 and, potentially, as an option to Key Stage 4. An ability to offer any of the Expressive Arts and/or Computing would be an advantage.

Finch Woods Academy is part of Manor Hall Academy Trust, a MAT which places the wellbeing and care of its children and staff at the heart of all its work. Working for Manor Hall provides all staff with high quality support and professional development. 

This is an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate and if that person is you, we would love to hear from you. Previous applicants need not apply.

Candidates should contact Catherine Martin at Finch Woods Academy on 0151 294 2707 x 2502 or cmartin@finchwoods.mhat.org.uk  to arrange a visit to the school prior to applying to meet the Headteacher, staff and pupils and find out more information.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit Finch Woods Academy as part of the selection process. This unique opportunity allows candidates to immerse themselves in all areas of the school, gaining valuable insights into our ethos and daily operations.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

The selection process will include an interview to be held on w.c 8th December 2025.

Manor Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, including, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.

Please also note that if you are shortlisted for the role, we will conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children, and that we may want to explore with you at interview.

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