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paid for five days, but only work
four?

At
Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and
we’re putting wellbeing
first.

That’s why
we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where
you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while
still receiving your full-time
pay.

Many of our
schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing
to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether
it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect
time to join
#teamOFG.

Job
title:  Digital Skills / ICT
Teacher

Location:
Groveside School, Reading, Berkshire, RG2
7AY
Salary:     Up
to £45,000 per annum depending on experience
(not pro
rata) plus £1,000 Welcome
Bonus (T&Cs apply)
Hours:
    37.5 hours per week | Monday to
Friday
Contract: Permanent |
Term Time Only
Start:  
     February
2026
UK applicants only –
this role does not offer
sponsorship

Are you a passionate,
creative, and forward-thinking teacher ready to make a real impact?
Groveside School is seeking an exceptional Digital Skills / ICT
Teacher to lead and champion Digital Skills across our thriving
SEND school.

This is not just a teaching post –
it’s a chance to influence curriculum design, inspire pupils, and
support colleagues, all within a small, nurturing school where
relationships, wellbeing, and progress truly
matter.

About the
Role

We are looking for an
outstanding SEND classroom practitioner with a passion for ICT and
Digital Skills. You will take the lead in developing and delivering
an engaging Digital Skills curriculum, while building strong,
trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues
alike.

If you’re excited about delivering
first-class provision, embracing innovation, and taking on a
rewarding new challenge, we’d love to hear from
you.

You will:

• Lead
  and develop Digital Skills across the
  school
• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching
  to individuals and small groups
• Track and
  evaluate pupil progress using data to drive
  improvement
• Inspire outstanding teaching and
  learning in and beyond the classroom
• Support
  and develop colleagues through collaboration and shared
  practice
• Play a key role in the School
  Development Plan
• Create stimulating, safe, and
  inclusive learning environments
• Work closely
  with our multi-professional team to ensure consistent support for
  pupils

Who we are
looking for:

You’ll be someone
who:

• Holds QTS
• Is
  an inspirational and engaging classroom
  practitioner
• Has experience working with SEND
  pupils
• Thrives in a fun, fast-paced, and
  rewarding environment
• Has a proven track record
  of raising standards and outcomes
• Builds strong
  relationships through restorative approaches
• Is
  resilient, approachable, and calm under
  pressure
• Brings creativity, energy, and a great
  sense of humour to teaching
• Is passionate about
  developing pupils’ confidence, independence, and
  self-control

Please
contact Zoe Eastwood on or go
to  more information about the
school. 

At
Groveside, you’ll be part of a warm, dedicated team that values
collaboration, growth, and creativity. Supporting pupils with
complex needs is incredibly rewarding — and you’ll make a genuine
difference every
day.

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
2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great
Place to Work’ for the sixth 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. xbpsjku All stages
of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding
checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect
timescales.

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