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English Teacher
Key Dates
- Deadline for Applications: 24/07/26
- Interview Date: Week Commencing 27/07/26
Are you a Life Changer?
Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?
At Compass Community, we put children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Our values are Integrity, Courage, and Care—we listen deeply, challenge one another, and fix what needs fixing, together.
This is the work, and we’d like you to be part of it.
Who We Are
Our children represent a wide range of backgrounds, all with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many also have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including:
- Autism
- ADHD
- Communication difficulties
Our school operates as a trauma and attachment-informed organisation. Every staff member receives extensive therapeutic training and support.
Our philosophy centres the child in all decision-making, fostering collaboration between:
- Education and therapy professionals
- Parents/carers
- Local authority teams
- Most importantly, our students themselves
This coordinated effort ensures outstanding outcomes for every child.
The Role
As a teacher at Compass Community School, your primary responsibility is teaching children before teaching subjects. Central to this role is:
- Knowing the child—deep understanding and awareness of individual needs
- Building nurturing, professional, and positive relationships
- Motivating students to engage, exceed expectations, and achieve potential
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We are seeking an English specialist with experience or the ability to plan and deliver a curriculum across:
- Entry Level
- Functional Skills
- Key Stage 3
- GCSE
While celebrating diversity in qualifications, we aim for the highest aspirations for every child—prioritising opportunities, qualifications, and life chances.
Great lessons are inspiring—cultivating awe and wonder to make subjects relevant and real. Teachers at Compass Community design challenging, engaging learning experiences that stretch students, whether they require foundational support or possess special talents.
We seek exceptional teachers equipped to handle complex and challenging behaviours. Knowledge and skills required:
- Academic approach to behaviour management
- Attentive communication
- Consistency and flexibility in equal measure
- A non-judgemental approach
Our school values teacher input in decision-making relating to:
- Academic curriculum development
- Enticing extracurricular opportunities You as educators bring your unique interests and passions to this collaborative environment.
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Benefits & Rewards
- Staff laptop and mobile phone
- Competitive salary
- Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities
- Small class sizes with specialist Teaching Assistant support
- Contribution to an expanding, national organisation that nurtures leadership through recognition of skill, effort, and potential
- Enhanced occupational sickness scheme
- Flexible pension options
- Regular training-based supervision—both therapeutic and supportive
- Employee benefit service, including access to:
- Well-being services
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- High street vouchers
- Discounts on eating out and takeaways
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Safeguarding
Compass Community Schools place high priority on safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare. All staff must uphold and contribute to this mission.
Requirements:
- Holding or obtaining an Enhanced DBS check (T 기록 activities) or Enhanced Disclosure for Regulated Activity
- Passing due diligence checks on social media use
All school-based staff share responsibility for:
- Safeguarding and welfare promotion
- Following the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Compass is an equal-opportunity employer firmly committed to diversity and inclusion. As we grow, ensuring our teams have the most talented employees with varied backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences will drive our quality and creativity to better serve the children and young people we support.
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