Trauma-Informed Computer Science Teacher

Compass Community; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff laptop and mobile phone

Extensive training opportunities

Small class sizes with TA support

Enhanced Occupational Sickness Scheme

REACH monthly awards

Long-service awards and recognition

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Compass Community Schools is opening a brand new school in Newton-le-Willows, welcoming its first pupils in January 2027. We seek a Computer Science/IT specialist to plan and deliver a curriculum spanning KS2 to GCSE, with a focus on trauma-informed practice and high expectations for every learner.

You will join a team that values nurturing relationships, professional development, and inclusive education for pupils with SEMH and SEND; experience delivering engaging, GCSE-level CS and related

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS/QTLS or PGCE.
• Proven record of exceptional teaching.
• Excellent, emotionally intelligent communicator.
• Ability to teach Computing/CS to BTEC/GCSE or equivalent.
• Desire to work in an emotionally literate environment with ACEs.
• Experience of crisis-management/managing challenging behaviours with SEMH.
• Proven ability to create a creative and engaging curriculum meeting pupil needs.
• Experience engaging hard-to-reach families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a curriculum spanning Key Stage 2 to GCSE, including Computing/CS (and potential E-Sports).
• Teach CS/Computing to BTEC, GCSE or equivalent vocational level, maintaining high aspirations.
• Collaborate with education and therapy professionals, parents and local authorities to secure outstanding outcomes.
• Support pupils with SEMH through trauma-informed approaches and personalised support.

Skills

QTS/QTLS/PGCE

Exceptional teaching

Emotional intelligence

CS subject specialist

Crisis management

SEMH experience

Curriculum design

Engagement with families

Education

QTS / QTLS / PGCE

Job description

Compass Community Schools is opening a brand new school in Newton-le-Willows, welcoming its first pupils in January 2027. We seek a Computer Science/IT specialist to plan and deliver a curriculum spanning KS2 to GCSE, with a focus on trauma-informed practice and high expectations for every learner.

You will join a team that values nurturing relationships, professional development, and inclusive education for pupils with SEMH and SEND; experience delivering engaging, GCSE-level CS and related