Job Title: Maths Teacher
Location: Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AY
Hours: 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 Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
At Groveside School, you'll have the opportunity to transform the lives of young people who need education delivered differently. Our students have a range of additional needs, including SEND, ASD and SEMH, and need a teacher who can inspire confidence, build positive relationships and help them rediscover a love of learning.
This is more than a teaching role. You'll be part of a dedicated and supportive team that prioritises student progress, wellbeing and achievement. With smaller class sizes, a collaborative approach and the freedom to adapt your teaching, you'll have the time and space to make a genuine impact every day.
Whether you're already working within specialist education or you're an experienced Maths Teacher looking for a more meaningful and rewarding career path, we'd love to hear from you.
What you will be doing
Deliver engaging and creative Maths lessons tailored to individual student needs
Build positive relationships that support confidence, engagement and achievement
Monitor progress and adapt teaching strategies to help every student succeed
Create a calm, safe and structured learning environment
Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals
Contribute to curriculum development and school improvement initiatives
Champion high standards of safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion
What you will bring
We're looking for a passionate and resilient Maths Teacher who believes every young person can succeed with the right support.
QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
Experience teaching Maths at secondary level
A student-centred approach with high expectations for all learners
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Experience of, or an interest in, SEND, ASD and SEMH education
The ability to motivate, engage and inspire students who may have experienced barriers to learning
A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and helping young people achieve their full potential
About Us
Groveside School is a Special Educational Needs School for students 7 - 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our school opened in September 2024 and will cater for 60 students.
To the ideal candidate, Groveside School offers the following opportunities:
To work in a school that is passionate about all achievement for all students.
To work with fantastic students 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 student experiences and learning for all.
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.
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £45000.00 per year