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Primary Teacher
Primary Teacher (Mathematics & English to GCSE) – Therapeutic & Innovative Setting
Compass Community Schools
Key Dates
- Deadline for Applications: 27/07/26
- Interview Date: TBC
"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 a therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care define everything we do. We listen deeply, challenge each other, and fix what needs fixing, together.
This work—and we’d like you to be part of it.
Who We Are
We work with children from diverse backgrounds, all needing specialist support for:
- Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)—including:
- Autism
- ADHD
- Communication difficulties
As a trauma and attachment-informed organisation, all staff receive extensive therapeutic training and support.
Our triangulated approach ensures the child is at the centre of decision-making, fostering collaboration between:
- Education & therapy professionals
- Parents/carers
- Local authority teams
- Most importantly, our students—to secure outstanding outcomes for all.
The Role
You’re not just teaching a subject—you’re teaching them.
As a Primary Teacher at Compass, you’ll:
- Know each child deeply, building professional, nurturing, and positive relationships.
- Motivate students through individualised, engaging, and rigorous experiences—regardless of their learning level.
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Key Responsibilities:
✔ Teach Mathematics and/or English at GCSE level, British Curriculum. ✔ Maintain high academic aspirations without limiting opportunities—qualifications provide life chances tailored to each child. ✔ Craft awe-inspiring lessons—making learning real, relevant, and exciting, even the most complex subjects.
- Creativity thrives to engage students at all levels, from foundational skills to specialised talent development. ✔ Handle complex behaviours with firm yet warm consistency, flexibility, and non-judgement. ✔ Give child-focused attention: right communication, patience, and adaptability. ✔ Join our shared decision-making: help shape:
- Academic curriculum
- Extracurricular opportunities
- Leading the school’s expansion, bringing your personal passions and skills to the vision.
Benefits & Rewards
📱 Fully equipped tech: Staff laptop + mobile phone 💰 Competitive salary & growth potential 📚 Extensive personal & professional training opportunities ✨ Small teaching groups backed by specialist TA (Teaching Assistant) support ☀ Joining an expanding national organisation that invests in leadership, effort, and potential 🛒 Enhanced sickness scheme + flexible pension 🔮 Regular therapeutic & supportive supervision 🏆 Wellbeing & Employee Benefits:
- Discounted high street vouchers
- Money-off eating-out & takeaway
- Access to mental health & financial wellness advice
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Safeguarding Commitment
Safeguarding is a cornerstone of our work. All staff must align with our stance:
🔹 Enhanced DBS check required (records for parent engagement/barring). 🔹 Social media due diligence carried out. 🔹 Child Protection & Safeguarding Review:
- All school staff read and apply the ** Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy**.
About You
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Why Join Us?
"We don’t just want teachers—we want pioneers"
Compass is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that to meet the needs of our children, our staff must reflect a variety of talents, perspectives, and experiences.
Are you ready to be part of something exceptional? Apply today.
*You need:
- Primary Teaching Qualification preferred (with GCSE Math & English)
- Experience (or eagerness) in re-engaging disadvantaged students
- Commitment to therapeutic education*
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