Maths & Science Teacher

SEMH – Maths and Science (STEM) Teacher

Salary:

- Up to £35,000 per year DOE

Who we are

Compass Community School Woking is a part of a passionate, well respected and forward-thinking family of schools throughout the country. 

We are an independent specialist day school providing high-quality, therapeutic and child-centred education to up to 30 boys and girls from 7 to 17 years of age. Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), and many will also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. Many will have suffered significant trauma and adverse childhood experiences and may have social care involvement. 

We are part of a strong, supportive network, both locally and nationally, which is committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential, regardless of their starting points or barriers to learning. Aspirations for both students and staff are incredibly high. 

The Role 

We require a teacher of Mathematics and the Sciences. You may be a subject specialist/qualified in either discipline but the willingness and ability to deliver both is preferred. At your disposal will be a robust and well-developed curriculum with meaningful schemes of work and interactive, high quality resources. 

You will be supported by national subject champions who can support the work of non-subject specialists to be experts in how best to facilitate learning for the children they know best. 

Our Maths and Science curricula span Entry Level, Functional Skills, Key stage 3 and GCSE. 

No matter the accreditation which is best for the child to pursue, we maintain high aspirations for our children regardless of their learning journey and don’t underestimate the importance of qualifications to provide our children with life chances and opportunities. 

We are all primarily teachers of children before teachers of subjects. Central to this role is knowing the child, building professional, nurturing and positive relationships and motivating students so that they can wring every last drop of from the curriculum and opportunities we offer. 

Compass Community School teachers inspire children, creating a sense of awe and wonder and making subjects and lessons real and relevant to them. They plan exciting and engaging learning opportunities which challenge and push students whether they are working on the very basics or they are have a special talent or passion for the subject. 

The role will also require the creating of opportunities to enhance our students’ cultural capital through the inventive use of trips, speakers, visitors and activities beyond the classroom. 

Our Vision 

Motivate - Educate - Inspire

Compass Community Schools motivate children and young people to engage with education

and overcome barriers to learning. Our vision is to inspire learners to make positive life

choices and to provide pupils with a therapeutic education which enables them to make the

most of their life chances.

Our Ethos

A passion to include everyone

A desire to treat everyone equally

An ability to respect difference and diversity

To celebrate all achievement

A commitment to healthy, open and respectful relationships

A deep sense of purpose that things can change and be transformed for the better

Benefits and Rewards

Being a part of a progressive and forward thinking organisation which puts children first. 

Competitive salary

Annual performance reviews with opportunity for development and salary increase

Subject knowledge enhancement opportunities

Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities 

Full school holidays

Small class sizes with specialist TA support

Enhanced occupational sickness scheme

Flexible pension

Specialist, approachable and responsive SLT

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

Safeguarding

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Compass Community Schools are committed to safeguarding children and young people and we expect everyone who works in our school to share this commitment, including proprietors, governors and visitors.

Adults in our school take all welfare concerns seriously and encourage children and young people to talk to us about anything that worries them. We have an established culture of vigilance to protect children from harm. 

All children are taught about safeguarding, including online, through various teaching and learning opportunities, as part of providing a broad and balanced curriculum. Children are taught to recognise when they are at risk and how to get help when they need it.

We will always act in the best interest of the child.