Teacher

Compass Community Schools; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff laptop

Mobile phone

Competitive salary

TA support

Training opportunities

Flexible pension

Job summary

Compass Community Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an outstanding Teacher to join our specialist independent school for primary and secondary students who have faced adversity. We support vulnerable children with complex needs and require versatility to teach across the curriculum.

The role requires UK QTS, at least 2 years of SEN teaching experience, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality lessons with strong classroom management.

Qualifications

• Must have UK QTS.
• Experienced SEN teacher with at least 2 years.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality lessons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons across the curriculum.
• Support students with SEN and challenging behaviours.
• Foster positive relationships and manage the classroom effectively.

Skills

SEN experience

Excellent classroom management

Adaptability across curriculum

Team player

Education

UK QTS

Job description

Teacher

Company: Compass Community

Salary: £32,916 to £45,350 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4ES

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 3 Sept 2026

Closing date: 2 Oct 2026

About The Role

Are you an outstanding teacher looking for your next challenge?

Do you have a passion for working with vulnerable children and want to make a real difference to children's lives? If the answer to these questions is yes, then why not join us?

Compass Community School is a small, specialist independent school for primary and secondary students who have already faced a great deal of adversity in their short lives. Our children require very special teachers who are able to manage some complex and challenging behaviours. Our young people require much support, the right sort of communication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and a non-judgemental approach.

In Compass Schools, we believe all teachers are, primarily teachers of children, before being teachers of subjects. Central to this role is knowing the child, building professional, nurturing and positive relationships and motivating students.

We require a teacher who is versatile and can teach across the curriculum; this role will suit a primary or secondary trained teacher.

Because we are part of a much larger organisation - Compass has 22 schools nationwide - there are many opportunities for career progression.

Key Dates

• Deadline for Applications: 25/09/26
• Interview Date: W/C 28/09/26

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 management skills

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

The Values Awards

At Compass, our strength comes from the values we live by every day - Integrity, Care and Courage. These aren't just words that we put on our website or on a poster; they're visible in the actions you take to support children, families and each other, often in ways that go unseen.

That's why we are launching the Compass Values Awards, to spotlight actions that embody Integrity, Care or Courage across all parts of our community.

Read on to learn about how it works, what a nomination in each category looks like, and which teams fall within each service.

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.