Digital Skills/ICT Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Reading is seeking a passionate SEND Digital Skills Teacher to develop and deliver an engaging curriculum. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and experience with SEND pupils. You will inspire teaching, support colleagues, and create inclusive environments. The role offers a salary of up to £45,000, alongside a £1,000 Welcome Bonus, a 4-Day Working Week trial, and comprehensive benefits focused on health and wellbeing. Join a dedicated team making a real impact!

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND pupils.
• Proven track record of raising standards and outcomes.
• Passion for Digital Skills and ICT curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a Digital Skills curriculum.
• Inspire outstanding teaching and learning.
• Support colleagues in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Engaging teaching

Relationship building

Creativity

Resilience

Leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

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. In 2025, Outcomes First Group was 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 will wake every day knowing your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. 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.

• 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. The 4DWW trial 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. While 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 statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Reading, Berkshire – Up to £45k per annum depending on experience. Full time.

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and are proud to be part of a 4‑Day Working Week trial, allowing you to work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving your full-time pay.

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 in a small, nurturing school where relationships, wellbeing and progress truly matter.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive 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
• Hundreds 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.