Assistant Head Teacher

• Langham Oaks School

• Address:Colchester Essex CO4 5PA

• Salary:61534- 67898 per annum Leadership Scale 8 12 (depending on experience)

• Hours:Full time

• Contract:Permanent required September 2026

• Reference:8441

About us

Langham Oaks School is a nurturing and ambitious SEMH provision committed to transforming the life chances of young people with complex social emotional and mental health needs. We provide a highly personalised curriculum therapeutic support and a safe inspiring environment where pupils can thrive academically socially and emotionally.

We are now seeking an exceptionalAssistant Head Teacherto join our senior leadership team and drive excellence across behaviour culture and ethos.

About the role

As Assistant Headteacher you will be a visible proactive and inspirational leader who models the very best practice in behaviour support relational approaches and inclusive culture. You will ensure our pupils experience a safe nurturing and structured environment that enables them to regulate engage and thrive academically and emotionally.

You will:

• lead and develop our behaviour strategy ensuring consistency relational practice and trauma-informed approaches
• champion the schools ethos values and culture ensuring they are lived in every classroom and interaction
• work collaboratively with families external agencies and multi-disciplinary teams
• develop staff expertise through coaching training and role modelling
• analyse behaviour trends and use data to drive strategic improvement
• contribute to the wider leadership and development of the school
• retain a teaching load delivering high-quality lessons and using hands-on teaching to guide and model best practice.

We are looking for a leader who is:

• passionate about making a difference for children with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs
• experienced in leading behaviour inclusion or pastoral teams within a specialist or mainstream setting
• skilled in trauma-informed and relational practice
• able to build strong trusting relationships with pupils families and staff
• calm reflective and solutions-focused under pressure
• committed to high expectations equity and a positive school culture
• ambitious for themselves their team and the pupils they serve.

For more information

Please read the following documents:

• Candidate Information (pdf)
• Key Information (Word)
• Recruitment Policy (Word)
• SEAX Trust Information Pack (pdf)
• Privacy Policy (Word)

If you think you are the right person to join us and wish to find out more you can contact Nikki Dowling Support Services Leader by either calling or by emailing .

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to Nikki Dowling at .

Closing date:1pm 13 March 2026

Interview date:24 March 2026