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Compass Community School, Redwood Park School, Milton Keynes — a brand new independent day school opening with a 90-place capacity for pupils aged 7–19. We provide extensive therapeutic training and support for staff as part of a trauma and attachment-informed approach.
Overview
Our children come from diverse backgrounds and may have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and often additional SEND such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. Our approach places the child at the centre of decision-making, bringing together education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and students to secure outstanding outcomes.
The Role
We are all principally teachers of children before teachers of subjects. Central to this role is knowing the child, building professional, nurturing and positive relationships, and motivating students.
The successful candidate will have the ability/willingness to teach Maths and/or English to GCSE level. Regardless of accreditation, we maintain high aspirations for our children and recognise the importance of qualifications to provide life chances and opportunities.
Compass Community School teachers inspire children, creating a sense of awe and making subjects and lessons real and relevant. They plan exciting and engaging learning opportunities that challenge students, whether working on basics or nurturing a special talent or passion for the subject.
Our children require very special teachers who can manage complex and challenging behaviours. They will need attentive, consistent, flexible, non-judgemental communication and approaches.
We invite teachers to participate in decision-making that drives our school, contributes to outcomes for children, and helps shape both the academic curriculum and extracurricular opportunities.
Responsibilities
* Deliver Maths and/or English to GCSE level as required.
* Develop strong, supportive relationships with students and contribute to a trauma-informed approach.
* Plan and deliver engaging lessons that cater to a range of needs and abilities.
* Collaborate with education and therapy professionals, parents/carers and local authorities to secure positive outcomes.
* Contribute to curriculum development and extracurricular activities.
* Support and participate in safeguarding and welfare responsibilities in line with school policy.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience or ability to teach Maths and/or English to GCSE level.
* Willingness to work in a trauma- and attachment-informed setting.
* Ability to manage challenging behaviours with a patient, flexible and non-judgemental approach.
Benefits And Rewards
* Staff laptop and mobile phone
* Competitive salary
* Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities
* Small class sizes with specialist TA support
* Opportunity to be part of an expanding, national organisation
* Enhanced occupational sickness scheme
* Flexible pension
* Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision
* Employee benefit service with access to wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes, and discounts
Safeguarding
Compass Community Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff should hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS checks or Enhanced Checks for Regulated Activity and undergo due diligence checks on social media use. All school staff promote safeguarding and are aware of the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy.
Equality And Inclusion
Compass is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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