Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista Benefits Platform

Discounts (UK & international)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Upton Grange School, part of Outcomes First Group, offers a specialist setting where relationships come first and every pupil is supported to succeed. You’ll plan and deliver personalised lessons for learners aged 3–11 with autism and additional needs, in small classes with a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

Join a supportive culture that values safeguarding, professional development and collaborative practice, with flexible development opportunities and the chance to transform futures through

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Recognised degree.
• Passion for helping children with SEND and autism.
• Ability to deliver creative, engaging lessons.
• Builds positive relationships in an inclusive environment.
• Resilient, adaptable and collaborative in a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to safeguarding and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons for pupils to reach their potential.
• Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of learning needs and access the curriculum.
• Build positive, trusting relationships supporting students’ development.
• Create a calm, inclusive classroom where pupils feel safe and valued.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, therapists and the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor progress and adapt learning to maximise engagement.
• Contribute to curriculum development and innovative learning experiences.
• Champion safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Recognised degree

SEND passion

Creative teaching

Relationship building

Collaboration

Safeguarding

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Recognised 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.

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.