Key Role Information

Salary
32916.00 - 45352.00 + SEN Allowance £2,787
Job type
Permanent
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
03/11/2025 12:52
Interview
Ongoing dates
Start
5 January 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Main Scale Teachers | M1 - M6
Department
Coombe House School - Teachers
Key stage
Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3
Hours per week
35.00
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

SEMH Teacher (KS2/3), Shaftesbury

January 2026


Are you an outstanding SEMH Teacher (KS2/3), with extensive experience of working with teaching and supporting Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils with Special Educational Needs? Do you have a passion for helping children to overcome barriers to learning and experience of teaching pupils with SEMH, NLD, ADHD and other complex needs?


We are seeking a proactive, resourceful, and energetic SEMH Teacher to lead and teach a KS2/3 class, supported by specialist teachers. You should be self-motivated with a creative approach to curriculum delivery and have the skills to continuously improve the learning experience for our pupils. You should have experience of teaching and working with young people with SEMH challenges, understanding what approaches work well and how building positive relationships are key.  The school has had significant growth over the last 3 years, creating further opportunities for pupils to thrive and succeed. The position of SEMH Teacher (KS2/3) is a great opportunity to be part of a team providing the very best possible educational opportunities for our pupils within a nurturing and supportive setting.


Our school 

Coombe House School is an independent special school for pupils aged 5–19 with SEMH, ASD, and complex needs, all with EHCPs. We take a therapeutic, relationship-based approach where behaviour is understood as communication. As an SEMH Teacher (KS2/3), you will work in an immensely rewarding, although often challenging environment, contributing to supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and truly making a difference in the lives of pupils. 


In order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our pupils we endeavour to take a holistic approach to their education. Very often this will mean thinking beyond the conventional educational experiences. This ensures that pupils are in the best possible position to lead successful adult lives beyond school.


All staff at Coombe House School demonstrate compassion, understanding and flexibility in their approach ensuring progression is central to all lessons whilst giving our pupils the confidence to grow as they progress. We believe passionately in supporting and nurturing our pupils as well as aspiring to provide them with outstanding and creative learning opportunities.


If you are ready to shape outstanding SEMH provision through creative teaching, we invite you to apply. We welcome visits from prospective applicants ahead of the closing date – please contact Claire Taylor, Assistant HR Manager on 01747 449858, to discuss a potential date.

Coombe House School is located at the eastern edge of Shaftesbury. The school enjoys a secluded setting within its grounds (55 acres). What Coombe House School can offer you:  

  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
  • Competitive salary: Main pay range (DOE) + SEN Allowance.
  • Continuous professional development and training.
  • Health Care Plan after probation period - claim back costs towards dental check-ups, eye tests, prescription charges and therapies.
  • Access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme. 
  • A workplace set in beautiful surroundings.
  • Use of leisure facilities (gym and swimming pool) at specific times.
  • Highly supportive leadership team, colleagues and working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of other SEN Specialists.
  • Class sizes up to 8 pupils.
  • The opportunity to play an integral part at the next phase of the schools’ unique journey.


Deadline for applications: Monday 3 November 2025.

Ongoing interviews (don’t delay in applying).  

We will not accept speculative CVs through agencies for this appointment. Direct applications only. 

Please see the job description & person specification for further information. as well as visiting the school’s website - https://coombehouseschool.org.uk 


We are committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works in our school (and visitors to our school) to share this commitment. We take all safeguarding and welfare concerns seriously and encourage our pupils to talk to us about any worries they may have. We will always act in the best interests of the child. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS.  

Benefits

Class sizes up to 8 pupils.
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Competitive Salary
Continuous professional development and training
EAP
Health Care Plan after probation period
Use of leisure facilitie
A workplace set in beautiful surroundings.

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualificationessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

Personal Attributes

Demonstrate Compassion and Understanding of our young peopleessential

Coombe House School

Claire Taylor

hr@coombehouse.org.uk

Donhead St Mary
Salisbury Road
Shaftesbury
Wiltshire
SP7 9LP
Claire Taylor
hr@coombehouse.org.uk

Safeguarding Information

We are committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works in our school (and visitors to our school) to share this commitment. We take all safeguarding and welfare concerns seriously and encourage our pupils to talk to us about any worries they may have. We will always act in the best interests of the child.

To ensure that the Company meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people it undertakes a number of pre-employment checks. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS.

Regulated Activity - all positions in schools which amount to regulated activity with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA).  Schools are therefore entitled to ask about and take into account spent convictions when making appointment decisions, other than those which have been designated as 'protected' under the DBS filtering rules. The Company applies for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS and a check of the Children's Barred List (now known as an Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity) in respect of all positions at the Company which amount to "regulated activity" as defined in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (as amended).  The purpose of carrying out an Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity is to identify whether an applicant is barred from working with children by inclusion on the Children's Barred List and to obtain other relevant suitability information.

Please find a copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy here.