Lead Teacher: Inclusive and Adaptive Teaching

Ditton Park Academy; Slough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TLR 2b allowance

Job summary

Ditton Park Academy in Slough is seeking an exceptional teacher to lead our whole‑school commitment to adaptive and inclusive teaching. This key Middle Leadership role focuses on ensuring every student, regardless of need, can thrive with high expectations and excellent teaching.

The successful candidate will drive adaptive and inclusive practice across the academy, working with curriculum leaders, SLT, the SENDCo and pastoral teams to upskill staff for high‑quality teaching that meets diverse

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of relevant professional development in teaching, SEND, inclusion or leadership.
• Successful teaching experience with a strong track record of student progress.
• Experience of leading teaching and learning improvement.
• Experience of supporting students with a wide range of learning needs.
• Experience of coaching, mentoring or developing colleagues.
• Experience of analysing data to drive improvement.
• Experience as a Middle Leader, such as a SENDCo, Assistant SENDCo, or Lead Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for adaptive and inclusive teaching across the academy.
• Work with curriculum leaders, SLT, the SENDCo and pastoral teams to ensure staff have the knowledge, confidence and expertise to deliver high‑quality teaching that meets the needs of every learner.
• This post carries a TLR allowance in addition to the postholder’s substantive salary.
• To provide strategic leadership for adaptive and inclusive teaching across the academy, ensuring that all students have access to an ambitious curriculum through excellent classroom practice. The postholder will champion evidence‑informed approaches to inclusion, develop staff expertise, and support leaders to create highly effective learning environments where all students can succeed.

Education

QTS

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Lead Teacher: Inclusive and Adaptive Teaching

Shape teaching for every learner at Ditton Park Academy, Slough

Salary: MPS - UPS, plus TLR 2b

Closing Date: 10am, Friday 9 October 2026

Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 12 October 2026

Start Date: January 2027

Ditton Park Academy is seeking an exceptional and ambitious teacher to lead our whole‑school commitment to adaptive and inclusive teaching. This is a key Middle Leadership position for an individual who is passionate about ensuring that every student, regardless of need, background or starting point, can thrive within a culture of high expectations and excellent teaching.

The successful candidate will lead the strategic development of adaptive and inclusive practice across the academy, working alongside curriculum leaders, SLT, the SENDCo and pastoral teams. Their aim will be to ensure all staff have the knowledge, confidence and expertise to deliver high‑quality teaching that meets the needs of every learner.

This role would suit an experienced Middle Leader with expertise in SEND, inclusion, curriculum adaptation, pedagogy and staff development.

The duties of a teacher are outlined in the latest Schoolteachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. This post carries a TLR allowance in addition to the postholder’s substantive salary.

Purpose of the Role:

To provide strategic leadership for adaptive and inclusive teaching across the academy, ensuring that all students have access to an ambitious curriculum through excellent classroom practice. The postholder will champion evidence‑informed approaches to inclusion, develop staff expertise, and support leaders to create highly effective learning environments where all students can succeed.

Qualification criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of relevant professional development in teaching, SEND, inclusion or leadership
• Successful teaching experience with a strong track record of student progress
• Experience of leading teaching and learning improvement
• Experience of supporting students with a wide range of learning needs
• Experience of coaching, mentoring or developing colleagues
• Experience of analysing data to drive improvement
• Experience as a Middle Leader, such as a SENDCo, Assistant SENDCo, or Lead Teacher

For more information we also encourage you to visit our website, www.dittonparkacademy.co.uk.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or if we find a suitable candidate from early applications.