Teacher

Compass Schools; Wanlip; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff laptop and mobile phone

Competitive salary

Extensive training and professional qa

Small class sizes with specialist TA支持

The chance to be part of an expanding,

Enhanced occupational sickness scheme

Flexible pension

Regular therapeutic and supportive ->

Employee benefit service with access

Job summary

Compass Community School, a small, specialist independent school for primary and secondary students, is seeking a passionate Teacher to support vulnerable children in Syston, Leicestershire. The role is permanent and offers a competitive salary up to £45,350 DOE and opportunities to develop across a national organisation.

The successful applicant will manage diverse behaviours, deliver high-quality lessons, and work with a dedicated team to build nurturing relationships and clear communication

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 & team player required.
• Confident & strong classroom management skills.

Skills

UK QTS

SEN teaching

Job description

Teacher

Syston, Leicestershire

Up to £45,350 D.O.E

Permanent

Compass Schools

About The Role

Key Dates

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

Who we are

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 have 22 schools nationwide - there are many opportunities for career progression.

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.

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.