SEMH Teacher

Compass Community; Leiston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff laptop

Competitive salary

Extensive training opportunities

Small class sizes with TA support

Enhanced wellbeing services

Flexible pension

Salary sacrifice options

Staff discount schemes

Job summary

Compass Community School in Leiston, United Kingdom, is seeking a dedicated teacher to join our trauma-informed team. You will teach English and/or Maths to GCSE level, build positive relationships, and support students with SEMH and SEND.

We value collaborative staff, ongoing professional training, small classes with TA support, and a commitment to developing both academic and life chances for our children.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to teach English and/or Maths to GCSE level with high aspirations for pupils.
• Experience with SEMH/SEND and trauma-informed approaches is beneficial.
• Ability to build positive, nurturing professional relationships with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Teach English and/or Maths to GCSE level within a trauma-informed framework.
• Develop engaging, high-quality lessons that meet diverse learner needs.
• Support behaviour management and create a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and external professionals to support student outcomes.

Skills

Teach English GCSE

Teach Maths GCSE

Behaviour management

Job description

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.

Key Dates

Deadline for Applications: 07/09/26

Interview Date : W/C 14/09/26

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.

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 a Teacher with the ability/willing to teach English and/or Maths to GCSE level. 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.

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.

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