Primary Teacher

Compass Community Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Colchester seeks a Primary Teacher to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Ideal candidates will have experience in SEMH settings and will focus on building strong relationships with students while delivering engaging lessons. Benefits include small class sizes, extensive training, and a supportive work environment aimed at fostering educational growth. Commitment to safeguarding and diversity is essential.

Benefits

Staff laptop and mobile phone

Competitive salary

Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities

Small class sizes with specialist TA support

Enhanced occupational sickness scheme

Flexible pension

Employee benefit service with access to wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Primary curriculum within SEMH settings.
• Demonstrate significant ability to foster strong relationships with students.
• Be prepared to handle complex behaviors and provide individualized support.

Responsibilities

• Build nurturing and professional relationships with students.
• Plan engaging learning opportunities to challenge students.
• Contribute to decision making that impacts school outcomes.

Skills

Experience in teaching the Primary curriculum

Ability to manage complex behaviors

Strong communication skills

Flexibility in teaching approach

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Key Dates

02/02/26

Interview Date: 11/02/26

Who We Are

Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together.

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

The work we do is both varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment informed organisation, all staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support.

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.

The Role

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 require a Primary Teacher with experience of teaching the Primary curriculum within an SEMH setting to a range of ages within small classes. The curriculum is governed by a centralised system which means all teachers are supported and guided in planning and delivering learning.

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.

Our children require very special teachers who are able to manage some complex and challenging behaviours. They will know that our children require lots of attention, the right sort of communication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and a non‑judgemental approach.

We want our teachers to be part of the decision making that drives our school, provides outcomes for children and advocates for every child. We welcome their input in developing both the academic curriculum and the opportunities in our extra‑curricular offer – bringing their own interests and passions to the table.

Benefits and Rewards

• Staff laptop and mobile phone
• Competitive salary
• 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

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

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 (previously the Criminal Records Bureau) 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 school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

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

About You

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