Inclusive Practice Teacher
Matthew Moss High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 3LU31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS - UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2B
What skills and experience we're looking for
About this role:
Permanent Contract.
Required from 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.
We are looking for someone who is:
- 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
What the school offers its staff
Why work for the Watergrove Trust and MMHS? We can offer:
- 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
Matthew Moss High School is an oversubscribed school with a “Good” Ofsted judgement and an established reputation for providing excellent professional development within a culture of learning and innovation. They describe pupils’ behaviour as good. Relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength. Staff morale is high, and 96% of staff said that they are proud to be a member of staff at the school.
If you would like to arrange a visit to our school or have any other questions, please contactrecruitment@mmhs.co.uk
Further information about the job
How to apply:
Please complete the application form via our online portalandsubmit 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 by9 amonMonday 12th January 2026.
Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews plannedFriday 16th January 2026.
Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school 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 therefore subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checks.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Matthew Moss High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1221 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Matthew Moss High School website
- Email address
- clongthorne@mmhs.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01706 632910
Matthew Moss High School is an oversubscribed school with a “Good” Ofsted judgement and an established reputation for providing excellent professional development within a culture of learning and innovation.
Arranging a visit to Matthew Moss High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email clongthorne@mmhs.co.uk.
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