Maths Teacher in Southend-on-Sea

About the school

Compass Community School Boleyn Park is part of Compass Community, an organisation that places children first through a therapeutic and innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape the work. Children come from a wide range of backgrounds and have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD and communication difficulties. The school is trauma and attachment informed, providing extensive therapeutic training and support to all staff. A closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision making, bringing together education and therapy professionals, parents and carers, local authority teams and students to secure outstanding outcomes.

The role

We are looking for a Mathematics specialist to join Compass Community School Boleyn Park in Westcliff on Sea, Essex. The Maths curricula span Entry Level, Functional Skills, Key Stage 3 and GCSE. Teachers are primarily teachers of children before teachers of subjects. The role centres on knowing each child, building professional, nurturing and positive relationships, and motivating students. National subject champions provide support to help staff become experts in facilitating learning for the children they know best. Teachers inspire children by creating a sense of awe and wonder, making subjects and lessons real and relevant. They plan exciting and engaging learning opportunities that challenge and stretch students, whether they are working on the basics or demonstrating special talent or passion for the subject. The position requires the ability to manage complex and challenging behaviours with attention, the right communication, consistency, flexibility and a non-judgemental approach. Teachers are encouraged to contribute to decision making, curriculum development and the extra-curricular offer.

Key responsibilities

• Build professional, nurturing and positive relationships with students who have SEMH and SEND needs.
• Plan and deliver engaging Mathematics lessons across Entry Level, Functional Skills, Key Stage 3 and GCSE.
• Create exciting and relevant learning opportunities that challenge students appropriately.
• Manage complex and challenging behaviours with consistency, flexibility and a non-judgemental approach.
• Contribute to school decision making, academic curriculum development and extra-curricular opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with education, therapy, parents, carers and local authority teams.

Requirements

• Mathematics specialist with the ability to teach across Entry Level, Functional Skills, Key Stage 3 and GCSE.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity and undergo due diligence checks on social media use.
• Ability to work in accordance with the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times.
• Capacity to manage complex behaviours while maintaining a supportive and consistent approach.

Benefits & package

• Staff laptop and mobile phone.
• Competitive salary.
• Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities.
• Small class sizes with specialist TA support.
• Opportunity 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 and discounts on eating out.