English Teacher

Compass Community Schools; Colchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Extensive training and professional资格

Small class sizes with specialist TA

Supportive supervision and wellbeing

Pension options

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Compass Community Schools is seeking an English specialist for CCS Pembroke Park near Colchester to plan and deliver a curriculum spanning Entry Level, Functional Skills, KS3 and GCSE for students with SEMH. You will foster professional, nurturing relationships and motivate learners in a therapeutic teaching environment.

The role requires flexibility, strong communication, and the ability to manage challenging behaviours while contributing to both academic and ECC initiatives.

Qualifications

• English specialist capable of planning and delivering a curriculum across Entry Level, Functional Skills, Key Stage 3 and GCSE.
• Ability to build professional, nurturing relationships and motivate students with SEMH needs.
• Experience in managing complex and challenging behaviours within a supportive setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across multiple key stages.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning journeys and life chances goals.
• Collaborate with therapists, parents and school staff to support student outcomes.
• Contribute to development of academic curriculum and extracurricular opportunities.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Behaviour management

Classroom engagement

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

We are a small, specialist SEND school, that was set up to provide purposeful learning for students between the ages of 6 and 16 years of age. We offer education in a therapeutic environment for young people who have previously struggled in mainstream provision. CCS Pembroke Park is based in a tranquil, rural location south of the City of Colchester, Essex. We are accommodated in a purpose-built site, which includes sensory and therapy spaces, as well as facilities for a range of subjects. We also have outdoor space, which our young people use for recreation at break times and lunchtimes and for PE lessons. 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.

The Role

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 which is best for the child to pursue, we maintain high aspirations for our children regardless of their learning journey and don't underestimate the importance of qualifications to provide our children with life chances and opportunities. Compass Community School 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 which challenge and push students, whether they are working on the very basics or they are have a special talent or passion for the subject. Our children require very special teachers who are able to manage some complex and challenging behaviours. They will know that our children require lots of attention, the right sort of communication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and a non-judgemental approach. We want our teachers to be part of the decision making that drives our school, provides outcomes for children and advocates for every child. We welcome their input in developing both the academic curriculum and the opportunities in our extra-curricular offer - bringing their own interests and passions to the table.

Hiring Process

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates.

Location

All Regions

Salary

Salary Up to £45,350

Benefits

• 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

Safeguarding

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 (previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use.

Child Protection

All staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Equal Opportunity

Compass is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.