Senior Teacher

Compass Schools; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff laptop

Competitive salary

Extensive professional training

Small class sizes with support

Therapeutic supervision

Wellbeing services access

Job summary

Compass Community Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an inspirational teacher to deliver English and/or Maths up to GCSE level, building strong relationships with students and supporting their SEMH and SEND needs.

You will work within a trauma-informed framework, contribute to curriculum development and support extra-curricular activities, while maintaining high expectations and a nurturing, non-judgemental approach to every child.

Qualifications

• We require a Teacher with the ability/willingness to teach English and/or Maths to GCSE level.
• Must be able to manage some complex and challenging behaviours with a non-judgemental approach.
• Ability to build professional, nurturing relationships and motivate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach English and/or Maths to GCSE level as part of a child-centred approach.
• Develop exciting and engaging learning opportunities that are relevant to each child.
• Be involved in school decision making and contribute to curriculum and extra-curricular planning.

Job description

About The Role

Closing date: 16.10.26

interview date: W/C 19.10.26

Our children come from a wide range ofbackgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs(SEMH). Many will also have other Special Educational Needs andDisabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communicationdifficulties.

The work we do is both varied and challengingand, as a trauma and attachment informed organisation, all staff areprovided with extensive therapeutic training and support.

Our closely triangulated approach places thechild at the centre of decision making, ensuring that education andtherapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and, mostimportantly, our students can work together to secure outstandingoutcomes for all.

The Role

We are all primarily teachers of children beforeteachers of subjects. Central to this role is knowing the child,building professional, nurturing and positive relationships andmotivating students.

We require a Teacher with the ability/willing toteach English and/or Maths to GCSE level. No matter the accreditationwhich is best for the child to pursue, we maintain high aspirations forour children regardless of their learning journey and don’tunderestimate the importance of qualifications to provide our childrenwith life chances and opportunities.

Compass Community School teachers inspirechildren, creating a sense of awe and wonder and making subjects andlessons real and relevant to them. They plan exciting and engaginglearning opportunities which challenge and push students, whether theyare working on the very basics or they are have a special talent orpassion for the subject.

Our children require very special teachers whoare able to manage some complex and challenging behaviours. They willknow that our children require lots of attention, the right sort ofcommunication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and anon-judgemental approach.

We want our teachers to be part of the decisionmaking that drives our school, provides outcomes for children andadvocates for every child. We welcome their input in developing both theacademic curriculum and the opportunities in our extra-curricular offer– bringing their own interests and passions to the table.

InCompass Schools, we believe all teachers are, primarily teachers ofchildren, before being teachers of subjects. Central to this role isknowing the child, building professional, nurturing and positiverelationships and motivating students.

Benefits and Rewards

• Staff laptop and mobile phone
• Competitive salary
• Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities
• Small class sizes with specialist TA support
• Thechance to be part of an expanding, national organisation thatrecognises skill, effort and potential and grows its own leadershipteams
• Enhanced occupational sickness scheme
• Flexible pension
• Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision
• Employeebenefit service with access to wellbeing services, salary sacrificeschemes, high street vouchers, money off eating‑out and takeaways

Safeguarding

CompassCommunity Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of children and young people and expects all staff andvolunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check forRegulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services(previouslythe Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on socialmedia use.

Allschool-based staff have the responsibility for promoting thesafeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be awareof the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work inaccordance with this document at all times.

Compassis an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity andinclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that wemust have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds,cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children andyoung people.