SEMH Specialist Teacher

Templars Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9DA

18 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  8 March 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  11 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32916 - £51408

SEMH Specialist Teacher job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic SEMH teacher to join us, full time. Templars is a fantastic place of work with an excellent team ethic, committed to improving opportunities for both our pupils and staff. We have high aspirations for the children of our wonderfully diverse community and a proven record in developing careers supported by a dedicated leadership team. So that you can decide whether you would like to join us, here is what is important to us:

• We believe that our community deserve us to be the very best we can be
• We believe that working in education is an attractive, deeply satisfying, joyful job
  
• We are proud of our team ethic and value commitment and generosity of spirit
• We live by our values of Care, Respect and Honesty
• We believe that hard work and relationships are key to success, and we expect everyone to be the very best of themselves
• We believe that staff need to be happy, healthy, well-qualified, highly motivated, hardworking well-trained experts, who in return for the best working conditions that we can provide, accept the professional obligation to improve
• We believe in an evidence-informed approach to school improvement, most particularly in teaching and learning, to help us to identify what works best in our classrooms
• We believe that truly great teaching is that which improves pupil progress

Come and see us in action, speak to our admin team on 02476466337 to make an appointment to visit.  Visits are encouraged and can be made up to and including the interview date.Our Values

At Templars our mission is 'Every child, Every day, Every chance'.  Our vision is for everyone to know that they belong to Templars, and be proud to belong, because we are a school where everyone is welcomed, feels safe to take risks and strive to achieve their full potential.

Our three school rules reflect our three school values:  Care, Respect and Honesty.

 

What is the job role?

We are looking for a SEMH teacher to play a vital role in helping our pupils overcome barriers to learning due to emotional or behavioural difficulties. You will work closely with class teachers, support staff, and families to identify individual needs and put in place tailored strategies, interventions, and support plans. This may include developing emotional literacy, teaching self-regulation skills, and providing small group or one-to-one sessions to build confidence and resilience. You will also contribute to whole-school approaches that promote wellbeing and positive behaviour, ensuring all pupils feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.

Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with pupils with SEMH or additional needs.
• Be a skilled classroom practitioner who can adapt teaching to meet diverse needs.
• Use positive behaviour support and restorative approaches to promote engagement and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and outside agencies to provide consistent support.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and resilience.

We offer:

• A supportive and experienced staff team who are passionate about inclusion.
• Ongoing professional development and wellbeing support.
• A positive, nurturing school ethos where relationships and kindness are valued.

If you are committed to making a real difference in the lives of children with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you.Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.   

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to
undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Templars Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 659 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Templars Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/templars-primary-school

At Templars our mission is, ‘Every child, every day, every chance,’ and this reflects our belief that there should be no limits on the aspirations for our children and our staff, and that we strive to make sure everyone makes the most of every day at school as part of our friendly team.

We believe that it takes a community to educate a child, so we aim to work in partnership with our parents, other schools and local organisations to offer our pupils a fantastic, bespoke curriculum and a range of extra-curricular opportunities and exciting adventures which help to build confidence and foster a love of learning.

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