Teacher (SEN)

The Dorset Centre of Excellence are looking to recruit teaching staff for our school, Coombe House School. We would like to hear from you if you have a passion for supporting pupils with SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) difficulties and those with autism.  

Our school 

Coombe House School is an independent special school that provides education for pupils aged 5 to 19 with SEMH and ASD and associated difficulties. All pupils on roll have an EHCP. The school uses a therapeutic approach to support pupils with their individual difficulties. Everything the school does is based on positive relationships and viewing behaviour as communication. 

We are seeking candidates who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of pupils. 

Who we are looking for:

·      Are you an outstanding, qualified teacher with a passion for overcoming barriers to learning, with experience of teaching pupils with ASC and complex needs?

·      Are you a primary trained teacher looking to further your career within Special Education?

·      Are you an SEN specialist teacher with outstanding abilities to overcome the biggest barriers to learning?

·      Are you a secondary subject specialist with an interest in supporting learning for pupils with behaviour difficulties, social, emotional, and mental health challenges, or ASC?

·      Do you have Nurture Group experience?

If so, we would like to hear from you!

We are looking for Teachers to demonstrate the ability and commitment of working with pupils with special educational needs. Planning and delivering outstanding and effective teaching to enable a high-quality learning experience for all pupils. Teachers at Coombe House school will need to 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 through our school. You will have the opportunity to build upon and shape this role at this exciting time to join – at the start of our journey together.

Please review the job description and person specification for further information about the role. If you would like to work at a very special, caring, and nurturing school, please complete the application process.  

About the Dorset Centre of Excellence: 

The Dorset Centre of Excellence is located at the eastern edge of Shaftesbury, approximately 2.3 miles from the town centre. The school is accessed via a private road and enjoys a secluded setting within its grounds. The accommodation extends to over 160,000 sq ft, set within in grounds of 55 acres. 

 Coombe House School located at the Dorset Centre of Excellence is expected to meet the needs of children and young people with social communication, social emotional and learning needs, such as those associated with Autism Spectrum Condition, which represents the largest group of children and young people supported by an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) in Dorset and nationally.  

What the Dorset Centre of Excellence can offer you:  

• A workplace set in beautiful surroundings 
• Competitive salary: main and upper pay range
• Access to an employee assistance programme  
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• On Site parking  
• Use of facilities (as and when they become available) 
• The opportunity to play an integral part at the infancy of this exciting and unique journey  

We currently have an ongoing requirement to recruit good quality SEN Teachers so don't delay in submitting your application. Next planned interview date is February 8th.

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. 

If you would like to find out more please email hr@dorsetcentreofexcellence.org.uk

Please see the Job description & person specification for further information. as well as visiting the School's website - https://coombehouseschool.org.uk