SEMH Teacher

Overview

Join to apply for the SEMH Teacher role at Compass Community. Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, and 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.

Our work is varied and challenging. As a trauma- and attachment-informed organisation, all staff receive extensive therapeutic training and support. We place the child at the centre of decision making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and our students 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. The role includes teaching English and/or Maths to GCSE level. We maintain high aspirations for our children regardless of their learning journey and recognise the importance of qualifications to provide life chances and opportunities.

Compass Community School teachers inspire children, create a sense of awe, and make subjects and lessons real and relevant. They plan exciting and engaging learning opportunities that challenge students, whether they are working on fundamentals or have a special talent or passion for the subject. Our children may present with complex and challenging behaviours, requiring attention, the right communication, consistency, flexibility, and a non-judgemental approach.

We welcome teacher input in developing both the academic curriculum and the extra-curricular offer, bringing their own interests and passions to the table.

• Teach English and/or Maths to GCSE level (as applicable to the child’s learning journey).
• Build professional, nurturing relationships with students and maintain high expectations for progress.
• Support the inclusion and welfare of children with SEMH and SEND within an inclusive classroom.
• Contribute to curriculum development and the school’s broader educational and extra-curricular program.
• Participate in school decision making and collaboration with therapy professionals, parents/carers, and local authority teams.

• 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 grows its own leadership teams
• 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, money off eating-out and takeaways

Compass Community Schools are 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 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 safeguarding and welfare of children and should work in accordance with the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times.

Compass is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We recognise that a diverse team supports our children and young people.

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