Closing date: Thursday 17th September 2026
Interview date: First Stage (10 minute discussion online): w/c 21st September 2026
Final Stage: w/c 28th September 2026
Start Date: Monday 4th January 2026
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 fixing what needs fixing, together.
This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it.
Who we are
Compass Community Schools is proud to announce the opening of a brand new school in Newton-le-Willows, set to welcome its first pupils in January 2027.
This exciting new provision reflects Compass Community Schools’ ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, inclusive education for children and young people with special educational needs - in a nurturing and supportive environment.
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 of our pupils will have suffered significant trauma and adverse childhood experiences; and may have social care involvement.
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 to ensure they understand the needs of each of our learners – and treat each with a high level of dignity and respect.
Our closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of our 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 Computer Science / IT specialist with the experience and ability to plan and deliver a curriculum that spans Key Stage 2, Entry Level, Functional Skills, Key Stage 3, BTEC and GCSE. No matter what accreditations each of our children and young people 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 the best life chances and opportunities.
Compass Community School teachers inspire children, create a sense of awe and wonder and make 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 and highly skilled teachers who are also able to manage complex and challenging behaviours. They will know that our children require lots of attention, the right level of communication, consistency and flexibility- and a non-judgemental approach.
We want our teachers to be part of the decision making that drives our school, provide exceptional outcomes for children and be advocates for each and 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.
The Right Person
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / QTLS or Post Graduate Education Certificate (PGCE)
- A proven record of exceptional teaching.
- An excellent, efficient and emotionally intelligent communicator.
- The ability/willingness to teach a subject specialism (Computing, Computer Science and/or E-Sports) to BTEC, GCSE or equivalent vocational level.
- A strong desire to work inclusively within an emotionally literate environment, supporting children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
- Experience of crisis-management/managing challenging behaviours and working with children with SEMH difficulties.
- Proven experience of implementing a creative and academically engaging curriculum which meets the needs of individual pupils, whilst maintaining high standards of education.
- Experience of effective working with hard-to-reach or disengaged families.
To enable us to provide a broad and balanced curriculum, and to supplement the skills of the teachers that we have already appointed, it would also be advantageous to receive applications from those who not only have the ability to deliver GCSE Computer Science, but also have the knowledge and skills to offer at least one of the following:
- GCSE Information and Communication technology (ICT),
- GCSE Design and Technology,
- BTEC Tech Award in Digital Information Technology,
- BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma
Or any other similar additional courses and/or qualifications.
Benefits and Rewards
Staff laptop and mobile phone
Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities
Small class sizes (maximum of 6 pupils) with specialist TA support
Enhanced Occupational Sickness Scheme
Win up to £150 per month through our REACH awards
Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards - plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice
Salary sacrifice schemes, including childcare vouchers, electric vehicles, technology and cycle to work
Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision
Cashback for various medical appointments & treatments such as dental, optical, physio and more with MediCash
NEST Pension
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.
If you wish to come to meet the Executive Headteacher and learn more about Compass Schools – and CCS Randall Park in particular – you are welcome to come to our temporary offices – located at Unit 26, The Bold Business Centre, Bold Lane, St Helens at 16:00 on:
- Monday 7th September (at 16:30)
- Thursday 10th September (at 08:30)
- Tuesday 15th September (at 16:00).
To book on to either of these, please contact the Executive headteacher on [email protected]
