Flexible SEN Teacher

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 #teamOFG
Job Title: SEN Teacher
Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AY
Additional: £1,000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
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.
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. 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.
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.
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 engage collaboratively within a very supportive environment where professional development is an essential aspect of our daily practice.
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.
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.
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.

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. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.