Compassionate Schools Coach

Location:

Quest Academy Anderson Avenue Rugby , UK

Contract Type:
Permanent

Education Phases:
Through School;

Job Role s:
Other Support;

Working Patterns:
Full-Time;

Final date to receive applications:
Monday, 13th July 2026

Interview Date: 15th July 2026

Expected Working

Start Date:

TBC

Is a Shared Job:
No

Quest Academy is for children and young people, aged 7 – 16 years who have additional needs associated with an autistic spectrum condition (ASC) or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. Opened in September 2017, Quest Academy is based in Rugby, Warwickshire.

Reference No(s): QACSC
062026

Hours:

Full Time; 38 hours per week;
Term Time Only

Closing Date: 13th July 2026

Interviews: 15th July 2026

Contract Type:
Full Time;
Permanent;
Term Time

At Quest Academy, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive educational environment for learners with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. We cater for children between the ages of 7 and 19 (learners currently transition at 16).

The Principal wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Compassionate Schools Coach to work within all keystage areas, to support learners, deliver 1-2-1, small group and class interventions where needed. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that will enhance the school experience for all. You will need to be reliable, committed and have experience. You should also be caring, trustworthy and an excellent role model for our learners with clear motivation to work in a school that seeks to be the best that it can be, amongst staff, learners, parents and governors who are all dedicated to learning and continual improvement.

Quest Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Mac Intyre Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBS Update Service together with all other relevant recruitment checks including obtaining references.

This post includes engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide: DBS filtering guide -  () It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Referees will be asked to assess suitability of candidates to work with vulnerable adults, children or young people and will be verbally verified. Individual Safeguarding Policies for our Academies can be found on our website under ‘Essential Information’ and candidates will be asked about this as part of the recruitment process.

• Discretionary Special School Allowance £750 per annum (pro rata role dependent)
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Family Friendly policies
• Wellbeing, Bereavement and Menopause policies
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Wellbeing initiatives in your setting
• Full induction
• Training and development and the support of a trained line manager and dedicated senior leaders
• Access to further professional development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual MAT Life Day to take for that special occasion
• Free eye tests through Specsavers
• An Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and wellbeing and access to various perks including discounts Tesco, Cineworld, Go Ape and many more
• Death in Service
• Recommend a Friend Scheme – £100 Voucher
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (Paid for by Mac Intyre Academies)
• Self service portal to facilitate leave and amend personal information
• We have an active employee engagement programme which includes Termly ‘You are Awesome’ awards, an annual Employee Big Thankyou Day, Annual CPD Trust wide conference.
• Access to Blue Light Card/ Discounts for Teachers which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for social care staff/ Teachers and support staff

Compassionate Schools Coach Recruitment Pack