Teacher (Inclusion Base)
Ad Astra Infant School, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8AP32 days remaining to apply
Closing date
28 April 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- M1-M6 and upper pay range UP1-UP3
Additional allowances
M1-M6 and upper pay range UP1-UP3
Teacher (Inclusion Base) job summary
TEACH POOLE - MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Ad Astra Infant School
Haymoor Junior School
Canford Heath Infant School
Canford Heath Junior School
Poole SCITT
Teacher (Inclusion Base)
The MAT trustees are looking to appoint a compassionate, creative and resilient Inclusion Base Teacher to join our new specialist provision, at Ad Astra Infant School, supporting children aged 4-7 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a nurturing, therapeutic learning environment where our youngest learners can feel safe, build trust, re engage with learning, and thrive.
Required from September 2026
Permanent - Full-Time
Salary: In line with the Teacher Main Scale (M1-M6) and Upper Pay Range (UP1-UP3)
As an Inclusion Base Teacher, you will lead learning for a small group of EYFS/KS1 pupils who require a highly personalised, consistent and trauma-informed approach. You will create an environment built on strong routines, warmth and emotional safety.
You will work closely with inclusion teams, pastoral staff and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils and their families.
What You Will Be Doing:
Delivering engaging, well-structured lessons tailored to pupils’ developmental, emotional and learning needs.
Creating a safe, nurturing and predictable learning environment rooted in trust and emotional security.
Using assessment and pupil-level data to track progress through small, meaningful steps.
Adapting teaching to meet a wide range of abilities, emotional needs and barriers to learning.
Implementing positive behaviour approaches focused on co-regulation, emotional coaching and repair.
Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
Working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to support holistic pupil outcomes.
Upholding safeguarding responsibilities and maintaining the highest professional standards.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Has experience of teaching in the primary phase and a strong understanding of early childhood development.
Understands the impact of trauma, attachment and anxiety on learning and behaviour.
Is passionate about supporting pupils who require a specialist, nurturing approach within an internal Alternative Provision setting.
Can create highly differentiated, personalised learning experiences that make learning exciting and motivating.
Manages behaviour effectively using relational, trauma-informed and inclusive approaches.
Is patient, emotionally regulated and able to model calm, consistent behaviour.
Works well as part of a supportive, collaborative team and shares responsibility for planning and practice.
Brings resilience, creativity, enthusiasm and a positive, can-do attitude.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the skills and professional behaviours outlined in the Trust’s Required Skills for a Class Teacher in our Inclusion Base
Why Join TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust?
Be part of an exciting opportunity to help establish and shape a new internal inclusion base.
Work in fun, friendly and supportive schools with a strong family ethos.
An excellent induction programme and clear pathways for career progression, from ECT through to leadership.
Experience a Trust-wide commitment to staff wellbeing, work-life balance and care for each individual.
Enjoy beautiful school grounds, welcoming learning environments and excellent pension contributions.
Access the Trust’s Employee Assistance Programme and long-service awards.
The opportunity to take time off during term time.
You are warmly invited to tour our wonderful schools. Please contact HR on 01202 380015 to arrange this, or if you require any further information.
Closing date: Monday 27th April 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 6th May 2026
Join our team and help us make a real difference in the lives of our children!
Personal information provided by candidates will be securely filed electronically and password protected, with paper copies locked in filing cabinets in a locked office. They will not be released to third parties outside the school without the consent of the person concerned, except where there is a legal requirement to do so. If the application does not proceed, the data will be securely disposed of after 6 months. Any concerns regarding data gathered in the recruitment process should be directed to the Data Manager - Hayley Hemmings at h.hemmings@teachpoole.com
These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials including an enhanced DBS check. Online searches will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. Suitability to work with children will be explored at interview.
TEACH Poole is committed to Equal Opportunities.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
At Ad Astra Infant School, safeguarding is of the utmost importance. The school aims to help protect the children in its care by working consistently and appropriately with all agencies to reduce risk and promote the welfare of children.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ad Astra Infant School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 253 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ad Astra Infant School website
Ad Astra is the smallest of the four schools within the TEACH Trust, and due to its cosy size, has a warm and nurturing atmosphere. Enwrapped with greenery, Ad Astra has the luxury of beautiful grounds, a large field, nature zones and newly refurbished play areas.
Its broad and balanced curriculum offers rich opportunities for children to discover and explore, as well as develop their skills and understanding across a breadth of subjects. Ad Astra has a diverse range of clubs on offer, both internal and external, which the children absolutely love to participate in. Its staff have very high expectations and do whatever it takes to enable Ad Astra's children to feel safe, achieve and succeed.
Children are at the centre of everything they do, and this has been recognised by UNICEF when the school earned Gold Level Rights' Respecting status in 2019. They are also a Gold certified anti-bullying school which also achieved the All Together Anti-Bullying award in 2021. Alongside this, the school embraces the values of growth mindset, which instils in all its children a confident 'can do' attitude and genuine love of learning.
What makes Ad Astra really special is its supportive close-knit community. The children, families and staff collaborate and work together in partnership to make Ad Astra a place where children can thrive.
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