Teacher

Full Job Description

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Job Title:  Teacher
Location:  Upton Grange School, Slough, SL3 7LR
Hours:       37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary:       £43,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

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.

What We're Looking For

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.

About Our School

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.

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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