Digital Skills / ICT Teacher

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first.

That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join .

Job title: Digital Skills / ICT Teacher

Location: Groveside School, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7AY
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience ( not pro rata ) plus £1,000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: February 2026
UK applicants only - this role does not offer sponsorship

Are you a passionate, creative, and forward-thinking teacher ready to make a real impact? Groveside School is seeking an exceptional Digital Skills / ICT Teacher to lead and champion Digital Skills across our thriving SEND school.

This is not just a teaching post - it's a chance to influence curriculum design, inspire pupils, and support colleagues, all within a small, nurturing school where relationships, wellbeing, and progress truly matter.

About the Role

We are looking for an outstanding SEND classroom practitioner with a passion for ICT and Digital Skills. You will take the lead in developing and delivering an engaging Digital Skills curriculum, while building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues alike.

If you're excited about delivering first-class provision, embracing innovation, and taking on a rewarding new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

You will:

• Lead and develop Digital Skills across the school
• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching to individuals and small groups
• Track and evaluate pupil progress using data to drive improvement
• Inspire outstanding teaching and learning in and beyond the classroom
• Support and develop colleagues through collaboration and shared practice
• Play a key role in the School Development Plan
• Create stimulating, safe, and inclusive learning environments
• Work closely with our multi-professional team to ensure consistent support for pupils

Who we are looking for:

You'll be someone who:

• Holds QTS
• Is an inspirational and engaging classroom practitioner
• Has experience working with SEND pupils
• Thrives in a fun, fast-paced, and rewarding environment
• Has a proven track record of raising standards and outcomes
• Builds strong relationships through restorative approaches
• Is resilient, approachable, and calm under pressure
• Brings creativity, energy, and a great sense of humour to teaching
• Is passionate about developing pupils' confidence, independence, and self-control

Please contact Zoe Eastwood on or go to for more information about the school.

At Groveside, you'll be part of a warm, dedicated team that values collaboration, growth, and creativity. Supporting pupils with complex needs is incredibly rewarding - and you'll make a genuine difference every day.

About the school

Groveside School is a Brand-New 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.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

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 Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Welcome Bonus: £1,000 payable in two instalments - £500 after three months and £500 upon successful completion of final probation. Repayment terms apply (see T&Cs apply ).

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.