At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and support students facing challenges, creating a nurturing learning environment.
- Company: Compass Community School, a specialist independent school dedicated to student welfare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, staff laptop, training opportunities, and flexible pension.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with small class sizes and strong professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your teaching career.
- Qualifications: Must have UK QTS and at least 2 years of SEN teaching experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35892 £ per year.
Are you an outstanding teacher looking for your next challenge?
About Compass Community School
Compass Community School is a small, specialist independent school for primary and secondary students who have already faced a great deal of adversity in their short lives. Our children require very special teachers who are able to manage some complex and challenging behaviours. Our young people require much support, the right sort of communication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and a non‑judgemental approach. In Compass Schools, we believe all teachers are, primarily teachers of children, before being teachers of subjects. Central to this role is knowing the child, building professional, nurturing and positive relationships and motivating students.
Person Specification
- Must have UK QTS
- Experienced SEN teachers only, at least 2 years
- Excellent subject knowledge including SEN
- You will need to have a proven track record of delivering high quality lessons
- Passionate, positive & team player required
- Confident & strong classroom management skills
Benefits
- Staff laptop and mobile phone
- Competitive salary
- Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities
- Small class sizes with specialist TA support
- The chance to be part of an expanding, national organisation that recognises skill, effort and potential and grows its own leadership teams
- Enhanced occupational sickness scheme
- Flexible pension
- Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision
- Employee benefit service with access to wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes, high street vouchers, money off eating‑out and takeaways
Safeguarding
Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use. All school‑based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
Compass is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We value the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.
