Maths Teacher Basic

About the school

Compass Community School Mountfields Park is part of Compass Community, an organisation that puts children first through a therapeutic and innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape daily work. Staff listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing together.

Children come from a wide range of backgrounds but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD and communication difficulties. The school is a trauma and attachment informed organisation that provides extensive therapeutic training and support to all staff. A closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision making, ensuring education and therapy professionals, parents and carers, local authority teams and students work together to secure outstanding outcomes.

The role

We are looking for a Mathematics specialist to join Compass Community School Mountfields Park in Leicestershire. The Maths curricula span Entry Level, Functional Skills, Key Stage 3 and GCSE. Teachers are supported by national subject champions who help both specialists and non-specialists facilitate learning effectively.

All staff are primarily teachers of children before teachers of subjects. The role centres on knowing each child, building professional and nurturing relationships and motivating students. Teachers inspire children by creating a sense of awe and wonder, making subjects and lessons real and relevant. They plan exciting and engaging learning opportunities that challenge and stretch students, whether they are working on the basics or demonstrating special talent or passion for the subject.

Deadline for applications: 28/08/2026. Interview week commencing: 01/09/2026.

Key responsibilities

• Know each child deeply and build professional, nurturing and positive relationships that motivate students.
• Deliver the Mathematics curriculum across Entry Level, Functional Skills, Key Stage 3 and GCSE, adapting approaches to individual needs.
• Plan and deliver exciting, engaging and challenging learning opportunities that make subjects relevant to students.
• Manage complex and challenging behaviours with attention, clear communication, consistency, flexibility and a non-judgemental approach.
• Contribute to school decision making, curriculum development and the extra-curricular offer by bringing personal interests and passions.
• Advocate for every child and work collaboratively with education, therapy, families and local authority teams.

Requirements

• Mathematics specialist with the ability to teach across Entry Level to GCSE.
• Capacity to manage complex behaviours while maintaining consistency, flexibility and a non-judgemental approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity and undergo due diligence checks.
• Understanding of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and ability to work in accordance with it at all times.

Benefits & package

• Competitive salary.
• Staff laptop and mobile phone.
• Small class sizes with specialist TA support.
• Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities.
• Enhanced occupational sickness scheme.
• Flexible pension.
• Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision.
• Employee benefit service including wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes, high street vouchers and discounts on eating out.
• Opportunity to be part of an expanding national organisation that recognises skill, effort and potential and grows its own leadership teams.
• Participation in the Compass Values Awards recognising actions that embody Integrity, Care and Courage.

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob. After signing in, applicants may request the school contact details to submit an application directly.