Maths Teacher

Compass Community Limited; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent specialist school in the United Kingdom seeks a Mathematics teacher who will create engaging and supportive learning environments for children with complex needs. The successful candidate will integrate innovative teaching methods, manage challenging behaviors, and contribute to decision-making processes that shape the curriculum. This role offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive work atmosphere that emphasizes care and professional growth.

Benefits

Staff laptop and mobile phone

Base salary plus annual car allowance

Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities

Small class sizes

Enhanced occupational sickness scheme

Flexible pension

Wellbeing services access

Qualifications

• Specialist in Mathematics with expertise in Entry Level, Functional Skills, Key stage 3, and GCSE.
• Ability to create engaging learning opportunities for diverse students.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Build professional and nurturing relationships with students.
• Plan exciting and engaging learning opportunities.
• Advocate for children's needs within the educational framework.

Skills

Mathematics curriculum expertise

Ability to manage complex behaviors

Nurturing relationships

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Tools

Teaching aids

Job description

Closing Date: 26/01/26 Interview Date: W/C 9/02/26

Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?

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.

Who We Are

Compass Community School Meadow Park View is an independent specialist school providing high‑quality, therapeutic and child‑centred education to pupils from 11 to 17 years of age in Woodbridge, Suffolk. 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 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 develop expertise in how best to facilitate learning for the children they know best.

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 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
• Base salary of £36,208 – £49,885 plus annual car allowance of £2,400
• 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.