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Compass Community School – Teacher Creation and Advocacy Role
Key Dates
- Deadline for Applications: 27/07/26
- Interview Date: TBC
Who We Are
Are you an outstanding teacher seeking your next challenge?
Do you have a passion for working with vulnerable children and want to make a real difference to their lives? If the answer is yes, then why not join us?
Compass Community School is a small, specialist independent school for primary and secondary students who have already faced significant adversity in their lives. Our children require exceptional teachers who can manage complex behavioural challenges with professionalism. Their progress demands:
- Specialist support in key communication areas
- Consistency & flexibility in equal measure
- Non-judgemental environments
At Compass Schools, we believe teachers are, at their core, teachers of children—before academic subjects. This role requires you to:
- Know the child deeply
- Build positive, nurturing professional relationships
- Create motivating, engaging learning experiences
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The Role We seek a versatile teacher who can adapt across the curriculum—whether primary-trained or secondary-trained.
Because we operate as part of a larger, growing organisation (Compass, with 22 schools nationwide), we provide unparalleled opportunities for career progression.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
- UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an SEN teacher
- Excellent subject knowledge, including specialised expertise in SEN
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality, inclusive lessons
- Passionate, positive, and collaborative approach
- Confident, strong classroom management skills
Benefits and Rewards
- Staff-issued laptop and mobile phone
- Competitive salary
- Extensive training and professional development opportunities
- Small class sizes with specialist teaching assistant support
- Membership of a nationwide expanding organisation that supports self-growth and recognises achievements, offering promotions within leadership roles
- Enhanced occupational sickness scheme
- Flexible pension scheme
- Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision
- Employee benefits, including:
- Access to wellbeing services
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- High-street vouchers
- Discounts on eating out and takeaways
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We review applications frequently and may close early if we identify suitable candidates.
Safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people. All staff must share this commitment:
- Must hold or be willing to attain an Enhanced DBS check (including checks for regulated activity).
- Must submit to due diligence investigations on social media activity.
School staff must uphold the Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times. Our organisation upholds equal opportunities and diversity, actively embracing differences in backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
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