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Class Teacher (English and/or Primary) at Langham Oaks School
Salary: Main Pay Range 1 to 6 (£31,650 to £43,607) depending on experience, and SEN allowance of £2,679 pa
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Would you like to work with friendly, supportive colleagues in a new building set in beautiful village surroundings near to Colchester?
At this already exciting time, we nowfind ourselves witha rare opportunity for the right person to join our Team as part ofLangham Oaks'community. The work is challenging, but highly rewarding and, as Langham Oaks is part of the SEAX Trust, you will be supported not only by the knowledge and expertise of your colleagues, but also by the staff in the Trust's Central Team.
Langham Oaks is set in the quiet village of Langham, near Colchester, and is a school for boys, providing a very special type of education to 80 students who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties. It is part-residential, and places are available for some of the boys who wish to stay for all or part of the week between Monday and Thursday.
In October 2020, the school moved into to a brand-new purpose-built provision within its existing grounds. This means that all of the estate buildings and facilities are less than 4 years old and provide wonderful facilities for its staff and pupils.
Working at Langham Oaks is highly rewarding and we can offer you:
· Up to 27 days* paid annual leave (*from 24 to 27 days, depending on length of service)
· A range of high-quality professional development opportunities
· A career pathway including internal career progression opportunities
· Local Government Pension Scheme facilities
· A varied and challenging role rewarded by financial recognition of achievement
· A fair work-life balance, employee assistance programme and commitment to staff wellbeing
· A firm commitment to equality and diversity
· A strong sense of cohesion and belonging
Langham Oaks School was awarded good judgements by Ofsted in all four of the areas inspected in our latest inspection (October 2024). The good judgments cover the following 4 areas: -
The quality of education
Behaviour and attitudes
Personal development
Leadership and management
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 on01206 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 atwww.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk
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.