Teacher (Inclusion Base)

Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS) 

Start Date: November 2026

Inspire every learner to thrive through inclusive education.

Cromer Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher (Inclusion Base) to lead our specialist Inclusion Base, supporting students with additional educational needs to achieve their full potential within a mainstream secondary setting.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality specialist provision while promoting inclusion across the academy. Working closely with the SENDCo and wider school community, you will provide inspirational teaching, lead a skilled team of support staff, and ensure every pupil receives the tailored support they need to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the Academy's Inclusion Base, ensuring outstanding teaching, learning and specialist SEND provision.
• Deliver a broad and ambitious curriculum, adapting teaching to meet individual educational needs and statutory EHCP requirements where applicable.
• Develop and review personalised learning plans alongside pupils, parents and carers.
• Monitor pupil progress, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and adapt provision to maximise outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with mainstream colleagues to promote inclusive practice across the Academy.
• Lead and support teaching assistants and other staff working within the Inclusion Base, promoting continuous professional development.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, external agencies and specialist professionals.
• Support effective transitions into, within and beyond the Inclusion Base.
• Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, behaviour, attendance and pupil wellbeing.
• Contribute fully to the wider life of the Academy, including meetings, professional development and school events.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and highly effective classroom practitioner with a genuine passion for inclusive education. You will have experience of supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities and be committed to ensuring every learner can access an ambitious curriculum within a mainstream setting.

You will be able to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues, demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, and inspire both students and staff through your knowledge, leadership and commitment to continuous improvement.

Essential:

• An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS.
• Qualified Teacher Status (trainees should be on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post).
• Experience of delivering high-quality teaching within a secondary school.
• Experience of successfully supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice (2015), Equalities Act (2010) and statutory requirements relating to safeguarding, health and safety and child protection.
• Strong understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment strategies.
• Experience of monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting on pupil progress.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with pupils, parents, colleagues and external professionals.
• Commitment to inclusive education and evidence-based practice.

Desirable:

• Additional qualifications or specialist training relating to SEND (such as NASENCO or NPQ SENCO).
• Experience of leading or working within a specialist resource base or inclusion provision.
• Experience of leading or mentoring colleagues to improve inclusive practice.
• Experience of working alongside Educational Psychologists and other specialist services.
• Ability to develop wider community partnerships that support inclusion.

Why Join Inspiration Trust

At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.

We offer:

• Generous annual leave, and access to the Teachers' Pension Schemes (TPS) with excellent employer contributions
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
• Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
• Free parking at most sites
• Personalised CPD and development programmes
• A structured and specific induction programme.

 Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation. 

About Us 

Cromer Academy is a community school in the truest sense, serving as a hub for its local area and demonstrating ambition and determination for its young people. Situated within easy reach of some of the UK’s most spectacular beaches and countryside, Cromer Academy is far from a sleepy rural school.

The school offers a wide range of opportunities for pupils and the wider community, including study support and extracurricular programmes. Pupils are expected to work hard, remain committed to their learning, and uphold the high standards of behaviour that enable effective teaching and learning to take place.

What is it like to attend Cromer Academy? The school’s culture is deeply rooted in the heritage of the town it serves. It acts as a focal point where community achievements are celebrated, fostering a sense of pride and belonging among pupils. Students are encouraged to make a positive contribution to both the school and wider society, understanding that meeting the high aspirations set by their teachers is key to achieving their full potential.

For information on what it is like to live and work in Cromer, click here. Cromer Academy was inspected by Ofsted in April 2025. This is the first ungraded inspection since Ofsted judged the school to be Good overall in January 2017,with Outstanding for student personal development, behaviour and welfare; and for leadership and management.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.

Next Steps

Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more det