SEN Teacher

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us !

Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AY
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum dependent on experience ( not pro rata )
Additional: £1,000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: April 2026
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Groveside School is growing-and we're looking for an exceptional SEN Teacher to join our warm, vibrant and truly inspiring community. If you are passionate about transforming the learning experience for young people with additional needs, this is your chance to make a real impact.

At Groveside, our ethos is simple: Be Kind. Believe. Be You. If you share these values and thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will lead and manage high-quality SEN provision across the classroom, including 1:1 sessions, small group interventions and differentiated learning approaches. You will oversee and deploy support staff effectively, ensuring the impact of SEN provision is monitored, evaluated and shared with SLT and governors. Working closely with external professionals, you will help secure the best outcomes for our learners, while also delivering staff INSET on Individual Needs and keeping the whole team up to date with the latest SEND developments and legislation. Alongside this, you will teach lessons within your specialist subject, allowing you to engage with larger groups and share your expertise more widely. If you're excited about delivering first-class provision and ready for a fresh challenge within a thriving school-we'd love to talk to you.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning and will have the ability to develop secure relationships with our pupils and develop staff in a team which prides itself as being collaborative and supportive.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Essential
• Has a genuine passion for teaching, learning and unlocking potential.
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Leads with warmth, creativity and high expectations.
• Loves working within a team that champions collaboration and celebrates every win-big or small.

About the school

Groveside School is a Brand-New Special Educational Needs School for Pupils 7 - 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our school opened in September 2024 and will cater for 60 pupils.

To the ideal candidate, Groveside School offers the following opportunities:

• To work in a school that is passionate about all achievement for all pupils.
• To work with fantastic pupils who enjoy a dynamic and engaging curriculum.
• To begin your journey with a strong induction programme tailored to your experience and needs.
• To engage collaboratively within a very supportive environment where professional development is an essential aspect of our daily practice.
• To develop your career.
• To be committed to creating exceptional pupil experiences and learning for all.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Welcome Bonus: £1,000 payable in two instalments - £500 after three months and £500 upon successful completion of final probation. Repayment terms apply (see T&Cs apply ).

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.