Trauma-Informed Secondary Teacher | Inspire & Transform Lives

Compass Community; Halifax; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff laptop

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Small class sizes

Growth of organisation

Sick pay scheme

Flexible pension

Therapeutic supervision

Wellbeing service

Job summary

Compass Community School Willow Dean is seeking a dedicated teacher to inspire children aged 6–17 in a therapeutic, child-centred setting in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire. The role emphasizes building strong relationships, delivering engaging lessons, and supporting pupils with SEMH/SEND needs.

You will contribute to an inclusive, trauma-informed environment, planning curriculum and adapting to individual strengths while collaborating with families and local authorities.

Qualifications

• QTS or PGCE is required and eligible for registration.
• Proven record of good or outstanding teaching practice.
• Excellent, emotionally intelligent communicator.
• Ability to teach a subject specialism to GCSE or vocational level.
• Strong desire to work inclusively in an emotionally literate environment.
• Experience managing crisis and challenging behaviours.
• Experience implementing a creative, engaging curriculum.
• Experience working with hard-to-reach families.

Responsibilities

• Know each child well, build nurturing relationships, and motivate students.
• Plan exciting, engaging lessons that challenge and relate to real life.
• Teach a subject to GCSE or equivalent level as appropriate.
• Manage complex behaviours with a supportive, non-judgemental approach.

Skills

QTS/PGCE

Proven teaching record

Strong communicator

Teach to GCSE

Inclusive environment

Crisis management

Curriculum development

Engagement with families

Job description

Compass Community School Willow Dean is seeking a dedicated teacher to inspire children aged 6–17 in a therapeutic, child-centred setting in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire. The role emphasizes building strong relationships, delivering engaging lessons, and supporting pupils with SEMH/SEND needs.

You will contribute to an inclusive, trauma-informed environment, planning curriculum and adapting to individual strengths while collaborating with families and local authorities.