English Teacher

Key Dates

Final date to receive applications: 30/06/26

Interview Date: W/C 06/06/26

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.

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 an English specialist with experience and/or ability to plan and deliver a curriculum that spans Entry Level, Functional Skills, Key Stage 3 and GCSE. No matter the accreditation that is best for the child to pursue, we maintain high aspirations for our children, recognizing the importance of qualifications to give them life chances and opportunities.

Our 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 that challenge and push students, whether they are working on the very basics or have a special talent or passion for the subject.

We need teachers who can manage complex and challenging behaviours, providing lots of attention, clear communication, consistency, flexibility and a non‑judgemental approach.

Teachers are part of decision making that drives our school, contributes to outcomes for children, and advocates for every child. They are welcomed to influence the academic curriculum and the extra‑curricular offer, bringing their own interests and passions to the table.

• 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 promotes leadership development
• 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 and money‑off for eating‑out and takeaways

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 an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (formerly 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 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. We strive to employ the most talented individuals with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences to support our children and young people.