ICT Teacher

Overview

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Job Title: ICT Teacher

Location: Groveside School, Reading, 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: March 2026

UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

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 (4

DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #team

OFG!

Groveside School is seeking an exceptional 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.

You will lead the development and delivery of an engaging Digital Skills curriculum, while building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues.

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.

• Lead and develop ICT 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

• Holds QTS
• Is an inspirational and engaging classroom practitioner
• Has experience working with SEND pupils
• Thrive 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

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

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

* Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

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

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).

To apply or for more information about the school, please contact Zoe Eastwood on or visit

Groveside School offers 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.