Primary Teacher in Milton Keynes

Join to apply for the Primary Teacher role at Compass Community School Redwood Park in Milton Keynes. A brand new 90‑place independent day school for pupils aged 7‑19, where children come from a wide range of backgrounds and have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many have additional Special Educational Needs and Disabilities such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. As a trauma‑and‑attachment‑informed organisation, all staff receive extensive therapeutic training and ongoing support. The approach places the child at the centre of decision‑making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and students work together to secure outstanding outcomes.

The Role: We are looking for a Primary Teacher capable of teaching Maths and/or English to GCSE level. Your key duties will be to know each child, build professional, nurturing relationships and motivate students. You will plan exciting and engaging learning opportunities that challenge and push learners, whether they are working on the very basics or have a special talent or passion for the subject. Our children require skilled teachers able to manage complex and challenging behaviours, using a consistent, flexible, non‑judgemental approach that gives them the attention and support they need. We want teachers involved in decision‑making that drives our school, helps deliver the curriculum, and contributes to the extra‑curricular offer. Your input will shape both the academic programme and the opportunities we provide.

Qualifications and Experience: Required qualifications to support teaching at GCSE level in Maths and/or English. Prior teaching experience with children aged 7‑19 and a strong commitment to high aspirations for all learners.

Benefits and Rewards:

• Staff laptop and mobile phone
• Competitive salary
• Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities
• Small class sizes with specialist TA support
• Chance to be part of an expanding national organisation that recognises skill, effort and potential
• Enhanced occupational sickness scheme
• Flexible pension scheme
• Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision
• Employee benefit service with access to wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes, high street vouchers, and discounts on food and takeaways

Safeguarding and Equality: Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. All staff will hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check and undergo due diligence checks on social media use. All staff should be familiar with the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and act in accordance with it at all times. Compass is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences.

Application Process: We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates.