English Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staff laptop and mobile phone

Competitive salary

Extensive training and professional-vi

Small class sizes with specialist TA

Flexible pension

Regular therapeutic supervision

Wellbeing salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Compass Community School in Milton Keynes is seeking an English specialist with UK QTS to teach across Entry Level, Functional Skills, Key Stage 3 and GCSE. You will build professional relationships, motivate students and support learners with SEMH/SEND needs.

Teachers will plan engaging lessons, manage challenging behaviours, and contribute to developing both academic curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must have UK QTS.
• Experienced SEN teachers only, at least 2 years.
• Excellent subject knowledge including SEN.
• Proven track record of delivering high quality lessons.
• Passionate, positive and team player required.
• Confident & strong classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Know the child, build professional relationships and motivate students.
• Plan and deliver a curriculum that spans Entry Level, Functional Skills, Key stage 3 and GCSE.
• Maintain high aspirations for every child and support access to life opportunities.
• Be part of decision making driving school outcomes and extracurricular offer.

Skills

SEN experience

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Team player

Education

UK QTS

Job description

About The Role

Key Dates

Deadline for Applications: 25/09/26
Interview Date: WC 28/09/26

Who we are

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.

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.

Person Specification

• Must have UK QTS
• Experienced SEN Teachers only, at least 2 years
• Excellent subject knowledge including SEN
• You will need to have a proven track record of delivering high quality lessons
• Passionate, positive& team player required
• Confident &strong classroom managementskills

Benefits and Rewards

• 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

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

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

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.