The Compass Academy is a unique Alternative Provision setting which supports KS3 pupils from across the city of Hull and outer areas who have been permanently excluded, at risk of exclusion or require further assessment or support of special educational needs.

Compass Academy is a welcoming, inclusive school with pupils' needs at the heart of all Academy practice. Every child is supported to find a sense of belonging with the school to ensure that pupils' achieve their potential and can thrive in later life.

As a school, we place a strong emphasis on safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive relationships, ensuring that pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to attend school every day.

Compass Academy offers a positive working environment, strong leadership support, and the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on young people’s futures.

This role will support the welfare and progress of pupils' in their learning, behaviour and transitions as well as lead on pastoral support to pupils, providing advice and guidance and implementing agreed plans to encourage learning and overcome barriers to learning. The post holder will work with pupils in school who are experiencing complex emotional needs due to a range of factors.

Experience of working in like settings or experience of supporting vulnerable children is recommended.

The successful postholder should have a full driving license as occasional car usage is required.

What we can offer: 

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

• Local Government Pension scheme

• Occupational Health

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free on site Parking

Job Details

Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only 

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: Assistant Vice Principal

Travel Required: Yes 

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.  You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process.  Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.