Key Dates
Deadline for Applications: 10/04/26
Interview Date: w/c 13/04/26
Who we are
We are a
small, specialist SEND school, that was set up to provide purposeful learning
for students between the ages of 11 and 17 years of age. 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. We are accommodated in 5 classrooms. This includes a
separate therapy room, as well as facilities for cooking lessons. We also have
outdoor space, which our young people use for recreation at break times and
lunchtimes and for PE lessons.
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.
An established SEMH school in Little Clacton is looking to appoint a Teacher of BTEC Work Skills to support students in developing key employability and life skills.
The successful candidate will deliver practical lessons that prepare students for employment, further education and independent living.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver BTEC Work Skills to students with SEMH needs
- Teach key employability skills including communication, teamwork, problem solving and time management
- Support students with coursework, portfolio evidence and assessment requirements
- Build students’ confidence, resilience and workplace awareness
The Ideal Candidate
- Qualified teacher or experienced vocational instructor
- Experience teaching BTEC or employability-based qualifications (desirable)
- Experience working with SEMH or SEND learners is advantageous
- Strong relationship-building and classroom management skills
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
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.
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