Maths Teacher (Reading)

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Job Title:  Maths TeacherLocation:  Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AYHours:      37.5 per week | Monday to Friday Salary:      £45,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) plus a Welcome Bonus of £1000*Contract: Permanent | Term Time OnlyStart:        September 2026UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you a passionate Maths Teacher who wants to make a genuine difference to young people who need a different approach to learning.
At Groveside School, we’re looking for an inspiring and resilient Maths Teacher to join our supportive team and help our pupils discover their potential.
This is an opportunity to do more than deliver lessons. You’ll build meaningful relationships, create engaging learning experiences and adapt your teaching to meet the individual needs of pupils with SEND, ASD, SEMH and challenging behaviours.
As part of our growing school, you’ll have the opportunity to shape our Maths provision, contribute to school improvement and help create an environment where every pupil can experience success.
To welcome you to the team, we're also offering a £1,000 Welcome Bonus*.
What you will be doing

Plan and deliver engaging Maths lessons tailored to individual needs, abilities and learning styles.
Monitor and assess progress, using data and other strategies to identify next steps and raise achievement.
Develop personalised learning and behaviour plans alongside colleagues and other professionals.
Create a positive, structured classroom environment where pupils feel safe, valued and motivated to learn.
Support pupils to develop confidence, independence and self-regulation through positive and restorative approaches.
Work collaboratively with Teachers, Learning Support Assistants, Care and other professionals to provide consistent support.
Contribute to the development of the Maths curriculum and wider school improvement priorities.
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, communication, record keeping and pupil wellbeing.

What you will bring
We’re looking for a qualified and inspirational teacher who can combine high expectations with patience, creativity and compassion.

QTS qualification or equivalent required
Experience teaching Maths and working with pupils with SEND, ASD, SEMH and/or challenging behaviour.
The resilience and confidence to remain calm and positive in challenging situations.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and achieve more than they thought possible.
The ability to work independently while being a committed member of a collaborative team.
A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the wider development of every pupil.

About Us
Groveside School is a 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.

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 pupils 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 pupils 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.
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.
*Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £500 after completion of 3 months and one further payment of £500 upon completion of your final probation period. Terms and Conditions Apply
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