Maths Teacher

Compass Community Schools; Colchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training and professional 
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Small class sizes with specialist TA

Flexible pension

Regular therapeutic and supportive 
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Employee wellbeing services

Job summary

Compass Community Schools in Colchester is seeking a Mathematics specialist to join our SEND-focused, therapeutic environment for students aged 6–16. You will teach Maths across Entry Level to GCSE and collaborate with a supportive team to plan engaging lessons. Our school prioritises nurturing relationships and adaptive communication to manage diverse behaviour.

The role offers extensive training, small classes with TA support, and a pathway within a growing national organisation.

Qualifications

• Looking for a Mathematics specialist to teach across our KS curriculum.
• Experience with SEND/SEMH is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach mathematics across Entry Level, Functional Skills, KS3 and GCSE.
• Support pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviours in a therapeutic setting.

Skills

Mathematics

Job description

This is the work. And we'd like you to be part of it. Who we are School Paragraph: 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 ж 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 are looking for a Mathematics specialist. Our Maths curricula span Entry Level, Functional Skills, Key stage 3 and GCSE. You will be supported by national subject champions who can support the work of non‑subject specialists to be experts in how best to facilitate learning for the children they know best. 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.

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.

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• Maths Teacher, 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.