Joining the Chesham House School team in June 2024 as our Deputy Headteacher, Jo also leads on our Science curriculum. Jo has brought a huge wealth of knowledge to the team, having over 13 years’ teaching experience within Sexual Trauma and Complex Trauma schools.

Jo’s extensive teaching experience has led her to support a number of the Cambian and Caretech schools to deliver quality first teaching and learning and to develop their curriculums to best support the needs of their young people. Prior to this Jo started her career working as a Residential Care Worker, working with the most vulnerable of young people and supporting them to feel safe and secure. Jo has taught a variety of subjects and specialises in both Maths and Science.

Emmeline Copsey is the Lead Teacher at Chesham House School and has worked at the school since 2015. She has many years’ experience of working with young people who are challenging and from difficult backgrounds from working as next steps tutor for the Prince’s Trust.

She is a duel specialist and alongside her PGCE has a Creative Imaging degree specialising in Illustration. She is also British sign language qualified to a level 2 and has achieved ESOL as well as a number of other qualifications.

Emmeline teaches Art and incorporates many therapeutic approaches in her lessons such as drawing and talking therapy.

She is proud to be a part of the team that provides creative, engaging, and bespoke learning experiences for the students in her care.

Taiba Khan is an experienced educator with over nine years of dedicated service in the primary education sector. Holding a PGCE, she has taught across primary, secondary, and college levels, showcasing her versatility and strong subject knowledge.

At the college level, Taiba has delivered courses in childcare, health and social care, nursing, and mental health, demonstrating a deep commitment to student development in both academic and vocational pathways.

In secondary education, she has successfully taught subjects such as biology, geography, history, and religious education. Within the primary sector, Taiba has covered a broad range of subjects, reflecting her adaptable teaching style and passion for fostering holistic learning environments.