Residential Manager

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; Colchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated Residential Manager to join their team at Langham Oaks School. This role involves ensuring the welfare of students with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, providing insights into pupil support, and contributing to a supportive educational environment. The position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Up to 29 days paid annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Career progression pathways

Local Government Pension Scheme

Work-life balance

Employee assistance

Staff wellbeing commitments

Strong team cohesion

Qualifications

• Experience in managing residential care settings.
• Understanding of social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Ability to contribute to a supportive educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure student welfare and engagement.
• Provide insights into pupil support.
• Contribute to a supportive educational environment.

Skills

Student welfare

Engagement

Support insights

Job description

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Job Details

• Location: Langham Oaks School – Langham, Colchester, Essex CO4 5PA
• Salary: £38,470.71 - £41,145.60 per annum
• Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
• Reference: 7335
• Start date: As soon as possible

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Residential Manager to join our residential team at Langham Oaks School, a special school for boys with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties. The role involves ensuring student welfare and engagement, providing valuable insights into pupil support, and contributing to a supportive educational environment.

About Langham Oaks

Located in a peaceful village near Colchester, Langham Oaks offers a unique educational experience to 80 students. The school moved into a new purpose-built facility in October 2020, equipped with excellent resources for staff and pupils.

Benefits

• Up to 29 days paid annual leave (dependent on service length)
• Professional development opportunities
• Career progression pathways
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Rewarding role with recognition
• Work-life balance, employee assistance, staff wellbeing commitments
• Equality and diversity commitment
• Strong team cohesion

Additional Information

For more details, visit our website at langhamoaks.co.uk. Please review the Key Information (docx), School Candidate Information Pack (pdf), and SEAX Trust Candidate Information Pack (pdf). For inquiries, contact Ms. Nikki Dowling at 01206 271571 or [e-mail].

Application Process

Complete the Application Form (docx) and email it to [e-mail]. The closing date is 2 June 2025, with interviews scheduled for 12 June 2025.

Additional Notes

This role is for a residential and day special school for boys aged 10-16. Applicants should follow the specified application process, as there is no online application form through Suffolk Jobs Direct.