KS3 Maths and Computing Teacher (Bury, St Edmunds)

Outcomes First Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension plan

Wellbeing support

Vista Benefits

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family support

Job summary

Abbey Gardens School, Bury St Edmunds, is seeking a KS3 Maths & Computing Teacher to join our dedicated team. You will deliver creative and differentiated lessons that make learning accessible and relevant, helping students connect classroom learning to real-life outcomes and future opportunities.

You will work with colleagues, support staff and families to ensure students receive guidance to thrive academically and personally, creating an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Maths and/or Computing or supporting learning in these subjects.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience in SEN, specialist or alternative provision settings.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills, Entry Level, GCSE or accredited qualifications.
• Knowledge of EHCPs and preparation for adulthood outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Maths and Computing lessons across KS3.
• Adapting learning to meet EHCP outcomes and individual learning needs.
• Teaching a range of qualifications and skills, including Functional Skills, Entry Level and GCSE programmes.
• Monitoring progress and using assessment effectively to support achievement.
• Creating inclusive learning experiences that build confidence, resilience and independence.

Skills

Experience teaching Maths/Computing

QTS

SEN experience

Functional Skills/GCSE credentials

EHCP knowledge

Job description

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

Job Title

KS3 Maths & Computing Teacher

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 passionate and dedicated Maths and Computing Teacher to join our team and make a meaningful difference to students' lives. You will create a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student feels supported to achieve their potential. You will deliver creative and differentiated Maths and Computing lessons that make learning accessible, relevant and rewarding, helping students connect classroom learning to real‑life outcomes, independence and future opportunities.

As part of a collaborative team, you will work closely with colleagues, support staff and families to ensure students receive the guidance and encouragement they need to thrive both academically and personally.

Key responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging Maths and Computing lessons across KS3
• Adapting learning to meet EHCP outcomes and individual learning needs
• Teaching a range of qualifications and skills, including Functional Skills, Entry Level and GCSE programmes
• Monitoring progress and using assessment effectively to support achievement
• Creating inclusive learning experiences that build confidence, resilience and independence

About You

You are a patient, adaptable and enthusiastic teacher who believes every student can succeed with the right support and encouragement. You have a genuine passion for Maths and Computing and are skilled at making learning engaging, accessible and relevant for students with a wide range of needs.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience teaching Maths and/or Computing or supporting learning within these subjects
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised teaching qualification
• Experience within an SEN, specialist or alternative provision setting
• Experience delivering Functional Skills, Entry Level, GCSE or other accredited qualifications
• Knowledge of EHCPs and preparation for adulthood outcomes

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.

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 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 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.