Compass Community School is a friendly and successful alternative education provision linked to a residential children’s’ home for boys aged 11 – 16yrs, educating a maximum of 10 students. We are part of a strong, multiagency and therapeutic approach which provides education for pupils in residential care with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, and other associated learning and attachment-based needs.

You will be part of a small team which is committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The work we do is both varied and challenging.

This would be the ideal opportunity for a candidate looking to progress towards a leadership role.

We offer :

Generous salary
Increased professional development and career opportunities
An opportunity to be directly involved in the curricular and wider development of the school
Excellent Induction Package
Laptop and mobile phone
On-going mentoring and coaching
A very supportive and widely experienced team.

The right candidate will have:

The ability to teach Maths and/or English to GCSE level.
Experience or willingness to deliver vocational subjects such as ASDAN,BTEC, Functional Skills or ELC.
The desire to progress professionally within a nationally expanding child focused service.
Proven experience of planning and delivering a creative and academically engaging curriculum which meets the needs of individual pupils whilst maintaining high standards of education throughout the school.
The desire to be engaged in all aspects of school life from academic to pastoral.
The ability to teach and work with challenging pupils with a wide range of emotional and attachment based needs.
The passion for making a difference to the education and lives of young people within the school and in building positive and supportive relationships.
Emotional resilience and be motivated by challenge.
The ability to be reflective, dynamic and creative in their practice and be willing to work within the Compass Community values and ethos.

The successful candidate will hold QTS and will have a proven record of good or outstanding teaching practice. They will have a broad experience in planning, delivery and classroom management with a dedication to ensuring the best outcomes for individuals. You will need to share our commitment to ensuring that all students are fully prepared and supported for life beyond school.

CVs will not be accepted for this role but an application pack can be requested via hr@compasscommunity.co.uk
Apply by 11/12/2015

All applicants must be committed to the safeguarding of children and be eager to develop practice in this area. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required prior to commencement of this post.

The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references, enhanced DBS and screening. This post requires a driving licence and you must be aged 22 and above.