KS3 Maths and Computing Instructor

Outcomes First Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to raise/p

Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking a dedicated KS3 Maths & Computing Instructor for Abbey Gardens School in Bury St Edmunds. You will deliver engaging Maths and Computing lessons to KS3 students, tailoring learning to EHCP outcomes while supporting progression toward Functional Skills and GCSE qualifications.

The role emphasizes small class sizes, personal learning approaches, and strong collaborative support from experienced colleagues to make a positive daily impact.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering KS3 Maths and/or Computing lessons or educational support.
• Strong subject knowledge in Maths, Computing, or related field.
• Ability to engage and motivate students with diverse learning needs.
• Understanding of adapting learning to EHCP outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Maths and Computing lessons across KS3.
• Adapt lessons to meet individual student needs and EHCP outcomes.
• Support students aiming for Functional Skills, Entry Level, and GCSEs.
• Monitor progress and provide targeted learning support.

Job description

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge

Job Title: KS3 Maths & Computing Instructor
Location: Abbey Gardens School, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6SA
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.00pm
Salary: £39,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2027

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated KS3 Maths & Computing Instructor to join our specialist team, supporting students who may have faced barriers to learning. You'll play a vital role in helping students rebuild confidence, develop key skills, and achieve positive outcomes in a nurturing and supportive environment.

With small class sizes, personalised learning approaches, and strong support from experienced colleagues, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact every day.

What you will be doing

• Deliver engaging Maths and Computing lessons and learning activities across KS3.
• Adapt learning to meet individual student needs and EHCP outcomes.
• Support students working towards Functional Skills, Entry Level, and GCSE qualifications.
• Monitor progress, celebrate achievements, and provide targeted learning support.
• Help students develop confidence, independence, resilience, and life skills.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to support positive student outcomes.

What you will bring

• Experience delivering Maths and/or Computing lessons, training, tutoring, or educational support.
• A relevant qualification or strong subject knowledge in Maths, Computing, or a related field.
• The ability to engage and motivate students with diverse learning needs.
• An understanding of adapting learning to support individual learning journeys and EHCP outcomes.
• Experience within SEN, specialist education, alternative provision, youth work, coaching, or a similar setting, or a genuine interest in developing within this area.
• Creativity, patience, resilience, and a commitment to helping every student achieve their potential.
• A full UK driving licence.

Please note:

A formal teaching qualification (QTS) is not essential for this role. Full support and development opportunities will be available for the successful candidate.

About Us

Abbey Gardens is a brand-new specialist school, part of Acorn Education, supporting young people aged 11–16 with SEMH needs. Opened in June 2026, we provide a nurturing, inclusive environment where every student is supported to thrive.

Our personalised curriculum builds on the National Curriculum while being adapted to each student’s individual needs, strengths and aspirations. We combine academic learning with personal development, helping students build confidence, resilience, independence and essential life skills.

As the school grows, our curriculum will remain relevant, engaging and purposeful, with Key Stage 3 and 4 pathways offering recognised accreditation wherever possible. Our aim is simple: to help every young person overcome barriers, experience success and build a positive future.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students 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 the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students 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

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

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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