Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Chalvey; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Upton Grange School in Slough is seeking a dedicated teacher to join its specialist setting for ages 3-11, focusing on autism and additional needs. With small class sizes and a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver personalised learning and build strong relationships to support pupil progress.

You'll hold QTS or equivalent, be committed to safeguarding, and participate in professional development within a supportive OFG environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Recognised degree.
• Passion for helping children and young people with SEND, autism and additional needs.
• Ability to deliver creative, engaging lessons.
• Builds positive relationships in an inclusive learning environment.
• Resilient, adaptable and collaborative in a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to safeguarding and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons that help pupils reach their full potential.
• Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of learning needs and ensure curriculum access.
• Build positive, trusting relationships supporting academic, social and emotional development.
• Create a calm, inclusive and nurturing classroom where pupils feel safe and valued.
• Work with Teaching Assistants, therapists and multidisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.
• Monitor progress and adapt learning to maximise pupil engagement.
• Contribute to curriculum development and innovative learning experiences for all learners.
• Champion safeguarding and promote pupil wellbeing.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

Degree

SEND advocacy

Creative teaching

Inclusive learning

Collaboration

Safeguarding & CPD

Education

Qualified Teacher Status / QTLS

Degree

Job description

Looking for a teaching role where you can focus on what matters most, making a real difference? At Upton Grange School, you'll have the opportunity to teach in a specialist setting where relationships come first, individuality is celebrated and every achievement is recognised. Working with small class sizes and the support of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you'll have the time and flexibility to deliver creative, personalised learning that enables every pupil to succeed. This is more than a teaching role, it's an opportunity to help children and young people with autism and additional needs develop confidence, independence and a genuine love of learning. Every day brings the chance to celebrate breakthroughs, build meaningful relationships and transform futures. Whether you're already working in specialist education or looking to bring your skills from mainstream into a more rewarding environment, we'll provide the support, professional development and collaborative culture to help you thrive.

What You'll Be Doing

• Plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons that inspire pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of learning needs, ensuring every pupil can access the curriculum and experience success.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Create a calm, inclusive and nurturing classroom where pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding outcomes.
• Monitor progress, celebrate achievement and adapt learning to maximise pupil engagement and development.
• Contribute to curriculum development and help shape innovative learning experiences that meet the needs of every learner.
• Champion safeguarding and promote the wellbeing of every pupil.

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Holds a recognised degree.
• Is passionate about helping children and young people with SEND, Autism and additional needs achieve more than they ever thought possible.
• Can deliver creative, engaging lessons that inspire confidence and curiosity.
• Builds positive relationships and creates an inclusive learning environment where every pupil can flourish.
• Is resilient, adaptable and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Is committed to safeguarding, continuous professional development and delivering exceptional outcomes for every pupil.

Upton Grange School is our Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 setting for pupils aged 3 - 11 years old setting. Upton Grange deploys a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop the progress of learners, who present with a range of learning difficulties and styles. Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and work towards an Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and National Curriculum expectations where appropriate.

This opportunity is located in Slough, a 15-minute walk from rail station and within commutable distance of Maidenhead, Twickenham and surrounding areas. 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.

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