English Teacher

Compass Community Schools; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training

Small class sizes

Leadership opportunities

Sickness scheme

Flexible pension

Therapeutic supervision

Wellbeing discounts

Job summary

Compass Community Schools in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced English specialist with strong SEN expertise to plan and deliver a curriculum spanning Entry Level to GCSE. You will know the child, build positive relationships and motivate learners with high expectations.

As a teacher you will manage complex behaviours, communicate effectively with parents and professionals, and contribute to academic and extracurricular development.

Qualifications

• Experienced SEN Teacher with at least 2 years' experience
• Excellent subject knowledge including SEN
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality lessons
• Passionate, positive and a team player
• Confident with strong classroom management skills

Responsibilities

• Plan exciting and engaging learning opportunities which challenge and push students
• Deliver high-quality lessons and monitor progress
• Support students with complex needs and manage behaviours

Skills

SEN teaching

Classroom management

Team player

Subject knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience with SEMH/SEND

Job description

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 in providing 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 have a special talent or passion for the subject.

Our children require very special teachers who are able to manage complex and challenging behaviours. They 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.

Must have UK QTS

• Experienced SEN Teacher with at least 2 years' experience
• Excellent subject knowledge including SEN
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality lessons
• Passionate, positive and a team player
• Confident with strong classroom management skills

Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fixing what needs fixing, together.

This is the work. And we'd like you to be part of it.

Who we are

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

Competitive salary

• Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities
• Small class sizes with specialist TA support
• Opportunity to be part of an expanding national organisation that recognises skill, effort and potential and develops 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, and discounts on eating out and takeaways

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

Safeguarding

Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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 through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use.

All school-based staff have responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. Staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.