Inclusive Practice Teacher

Reference: 0445

Grade: MPS / UPS + TLR 2B

Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 + £5,867

Term: Term‑time

Type: Teaching

Hours: In line with STCP

Permanent contract, required as soon as possible or in line with notice periods. Matthew Moss High School is seeking to appoint an Inclusive Practice Teacher to strengthen inclusive and adaptive teaching across the school. Working closely with the SENDCo and Inclusion Leadership Team, the postholder will support the development of high‑quality universal provision in mainstream lessons while also teaching within the school’s bespoke inclusion settings.

The role includes modelling effective inclusive practice through mainstream teaching, alongside coaching and professional development for teachers and Teaching Assistants. The postholder will teach within targeted and bespoke provision for learners with SEND, SEMH and vulnerabilities, supporting high academic expectations, emotional readiness for learning and successful reintegration into mainstream where appropriate.

The Inclusive Practice Teacher will monitor learner progress, support the coordination of SEND provision, work in partnership with parents and external professionals, and lead exam access arrangements across the school. Ongoing professional development, including completion of the NPQ SENCO, forms an integral part of the role.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher who is passionate about inclusion and committed to improving outcomes for all learners.

• An experienced and committed teacher who is passionate about the quality of education our young people experience
• A strong commitment to inclusive practice and improving outcomes for all learners
• An excellent classroom practitioner who thrives on responsibility
• Able to work with initiative and contribute proactively to the wider work of the school
• Motivated to continually develop their own practice and professional expertise

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience
• Wonderful students who enjoy learning
• A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff
• Subscription to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)
• Cycle to work scheme

Please complete the application form via our online portal and submit a personal statement of at least two sides of A4 outlining how your experience has prepared you for this role and your vision for inclusive practice. Applications must be submitted by 9 am on Monday 12 January 2026.

Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews planned for Friday 16 January 2026. Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.

Candidate Privacy Notice

At Watergrove Trust we believe that every child has great potential and we want to work together, as a team, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fulfil that potential. If you share this belief and would like to play a key role in enhancing the lives of our students, then we want to hear from you.

Watergrove Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to pre‑employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure & Barring and Childcare Disqualification Check.

The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non‑binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.