Class Teacher

Benefits and Rewards

• Term Time working
• 16 weeks paid school holidays
• 10% Employer Pension Contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme through Aviva and Health Assured
• On-site parking
• Supportive, fully funded CPD programmes available (levels 2-7)
• Career progression routes for suitable candidates
• Extensive training including in house delivered and visiting experts (e.g. Trauma, ASC/ADHD, Attachment, Theory of Mind, Team Teach, Personal Development, Health and Wellbeing)
• Wellbeing focused school-wide practice
• On site Wellbeing programme including supportive Wellbeing Champions, Retreat Room, and activities
• Use of private indoor pool, sports facilities, woodland area and extensive climbing frame equipment for staff and families during school holidays
• Opportunity to transform the lives of vulnerable children and families

School Overview

Marchant Holliday School is an independent special school in Somerset that caters for boys aged 5 14, all of whom have an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) for social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). The school has day pupils and weekly boarders.

Our vision is that all children can thrive in a caring, tolerant, understanding and supportive environment. We believe that every child has the right to feel safe to enable them to thrive and build their self esteem whilst developing a lifelong love of learning. This is the essence of MHS in providing a nurturing environment for children who have experienced difficulties accessing mainstream education.

We have a fantastic team of staff and a wonderful site with amazing facilities. We have high expectations of all our pupils who we know are bright, engaging and interested in our world.

As well as small class groups with lots of help and support from staff in supporting the National Curriculum, we include swimming, horse riding, music appreciation, outdoor learning, gardening and many trips and visits as part of our school day and evenings.

Role Overview

We require a qualified, resourceful, enthusiastic and self motivated class teacher to work with up to eight pupils experiencing SEMH issues and co current learning needs.

Responsibilities

The teacher will deliver a flexible curriculum with separate specialist teaching for some subjects, and work closely with the team to support pupils' learning and wellbeing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified teacher with experience of SEN, preferably with pupils who experience SEMH and exhibit challenging behaviour.
• Experience of primary National Curriculum and current primary best practice.
• Passion and enthusiasm for working with SEN children, and ability to work co operatively within a team setting.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check required.

Applications

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school ahead of submitting an application. Please apply using the school's application form found at or contact the school office on .

Closing Date for applications: Monday 9th March 2026. Shortlisting: Monday 9th March 2026. Interviews w/c Monday 16th March 2026.

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