Senior Teacher

About The Role

Our children come from a wide range of

backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs

(SEMH). Many will also have other Special Educational Needs and

Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication

difficulties.

The work we do is both varied and challenging

and, as a trauma and attachment informed organisation, all staff are

provided with extensive therapeutic training and support.

Our closely triangulated approach places the

child at the centre of decision making, ensuring that education and

therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and, most

importantly, our students can work together to secure outstanding

outcomes for all.

The Role

We are all primarily teachers of children before

teachers of subjects. Central to this role is knowing the child,

building professional, nurturing and positive relationships and

motivating students.

We require a Teacher with the ability/willing to

teach English and/or Maths to GCSE level. No matter the accreditation

which is best for the child to pursue, we maintain high aspirations for

our children regardless of their learning journey and don’t

underestimate the importance of qualifications to provide our children

with life chances and opportunities.

Compass Community School teachers inspire

children, creating a sense of awe and wonder and making subjects and

lessons real and relevant to them. They plan exciting and engaging

learning opportunities which challenge and push students, whether they

are working on the very basics or they are have a special talent or

passion for the subject.

Our children require very special teachers who

are able to manage some complex and challenging behaviours. They will

know that our children require lots of attention, the right sort of

communication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and a

non-judgemental approach.

We want our teachers to be part of the decision

making that drives our school, provides outcomes for children and

advocates for every child. We welcome their input in developing both the

academic curriculum and the opportunities in our extra-curricular offer

- bringing their own interests and passions to the table.

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.

Benefits and Rewards

• 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. As we continue to grow, we know that we

must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds,

cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and

young people.

Skills

General Skills - MENTAL HEALTH, General Skills - SEMH, General Skills - Leadership