Langham Oaks School Address: Colchester, Essex CO4 5PA Salary: £61,534 - £67,898 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 exceptional Assistant Head Teacher to 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 school’s 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 01206 271571 or by emailing nikki.dowling@langhamoaks.co.uk. How to apply Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to Nikki Dowling at nikki.dowling@langhamoaks.co.uk. Closing date: 1pm, 13 March 2026 Interview date: 24 March 2026