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Assistant Head Teacher - Behaviour, Culture and Ethos Lead
Salary:Leadership Scale 8 - 12 (dependent on experience)
Contract:Full-time, Permanent
Start Date:September 2026
Location:Langham Oaks School
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.
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 SEMH 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.
If you think you are the right person to join us and wish to find out more, further information is available in the Candidate Information Pack on this page, or you can telephone Ms Nikki Dowling, Support Services Leader at Langham Oaks School on 01206 271571, or by emailing: nikki.dowling@langhamoaks.co.uk
If you would like to apply, please complete and return an Application Form before the closing date, which is also available on this page. Full details can also be found on the Essex Schools Jobs website at www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk
Information about the School
Langham Oaks School is a residential and day special school for boys aged 10-16. Pupils at the school have a varied range of learning needs that centre on their Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Information about the School
Langham Oaks School is a residential and day special school for boys aged 10-16. Pupils at the school have a varied range of learning needs that centre on their Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties.