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Primary Teacher
About the Role
Key Dates
- Deadline for Applications: 06/07/26
- Interview Date: Week commencing 13/07/26
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. Integrity, Courage, and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other, and fix what needs fixing—to better the lives of children together. This is the work, and we’d love you to be part of it.
Who We Are
Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many may also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), such as Autism, ADHD, or communication difficulties.
As a trauma and attachment-informed organisation, all our staff receive extensive therapeutic training and support. Driven by our closely triangulated approach, the child is at the centre of decision-making, enabling collaboration between education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams, and most importantly, our students, to deliver outstanding outcomes for all.
The Position
Our teachers are principally educators of children, not just subjects. Central to this role is knowing the child, nurturing professional relationships, and motivating students.
We seek a Primary Teacher with the ability/willingness to teach Maths and/or English to GCSE level. Our children deserve high aspirations regardless of their learning journey, and we firmly believe that qualifications offer life chances and opportunities.
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At Compass Community School, teachers inspire children, fostering awe, wonder, and relevance in their lessons. They craft exciting, engaging opportunities that challenge students—whether working on foundational skills or harnessing special talents.
Our children require exceptional teachers capable of managing complex behaviours. Effective educators understanding the need for:
- Attention aligned with communication
- Consistency and flexibility
- A non-judgmental approach
Further, we encourage collaboration in decision-making—driving school programs, child outcomes, and advocacy. Our teachers contribute autonomy in shaping academic curricula and extra-curricular opportunities—applying their unique passions and interests.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
- UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in teaching with SEND
- Strong subject knowledge with a focus on SEN
- Proven record of delivering high-quality, inclusive lessons
- Passionate, positive team player mentality
- Confident classroom management skills
Benefits & Rewards
- Staff laptop and mobile phone
- Competitive salary
- Extensive training and professional development opportunities
- Small class sizes with specialist teaching assistant (TA) support
- Opportunity to join an expanding national organisation investing in leadership and recognising potential
- Enhanced occupational sickness scheme
- Flexible pension negotiated on your behalf
- Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision
- Employee Benefits:
- Access to wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes
- High street vouchers
- Discounts on eating out and takeaways
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Our application process is continuous, and we reserve the right to close the position early if suitable candidates are identified.
Commitment to Safeguarding & Inclusion
At Compass Community Schools, we take safeguarding seriously, upholding promoting the welfare of children and young people. We require all staff and volunteers to prioritise both commitment to mitigating risk and accessibility.
All staff must:
- Obtain or be prepared to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Regulated Activity Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS).
- Undergo due diligence checks on social media use.
All school-based teams have the safeguarding responsibility, adhering to the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times.
Compass is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion, recognizing that a talented team with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences is essential to better supporting all our children.
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