Maths Teacher

Overview

Our closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and, most importantly, our students can work together to secure outstanding outcomes for all.

We are a small, specialist SEND school, set up to provide purposeful learning for students between the ages of 11 and 17 years. We offer education in a therapeutic environment for young people who have previously struggled in mainstream provision. CCS Essex is based in a tranquil, rural location in Little Clacton, Essex, accommodated in 5 classrooms including a separate therapy room, cooking facilities and outdoor space for recreation, lunch and PE.

Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, all with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and many with other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD and communication difficulties.

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. We are looking for a Mathematics specialist. Our Maths curricula span Entry Level, Functional Skills, Key Stage 3 and GCSE. 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 teachers inspire children, creating a sense of awe and wonder and making subjects and lessons real and relevant. They plan exciting and engaging learning opportunities which challenge and push students, whether they are working on the very basics or they have a special talent or passion for the subject. Our children require very special teachers who are able to manage some complex and challenging behaviours, using the right communication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and a non-judgemental approach.

They will be part of the decision making that drives our school, provide outcomes for children and advocate for every child.

We welcome teachers to bring their own interests and passions to the table, contributing to both the academic curriculum and the extra-curricular offer. Candidates should be willing to obtain or hold an Enhanced DBS check and comply with safeguarding procedures.

• 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

Salary:
Up to £45,350

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates.

Compass is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We continue to grow, knowing that the most talented employees have diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.

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 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 staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.