Assistant Headteacher

Outcomes First Group; Truro; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

Oak Tree School in Truro is seeking an ambitious Assistant Headteacher to join its leadership team. You will work with the Headteacher to drive high standards, strengthen teaching and learning, and support staff wellbeing across the school.

This role offers visible, hands-on leadership and close involvement in everyday school life. You will lead strategic development, monitor progress, coach colleagues and promote an inclusive culture to ensure the best outcomes for pupils aged 5–18.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK or equivalent.
• A relevant degree.
• Proven leadership experience within education.
• The ability to inspire, support and develop colleagues while maintaining high expectations.
• A strong commitment to delivering high quality, individualised education.
• A collaborative and aspirational approach to leadership.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• The confidence to make considered decisions in the best interests of pupils.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity and consistency.
• A genuine commitment to helping pupils achieve the best possible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the school's vision, values and strategic priorities.
• Lead the day-to-day operation of the school with visible leadership for pupils and staff.
• Monitor and strengthen teaching, learning, pupil progress and outcomes.
• Lead, coach and develop colleagues, promoting high standards and wellbeing.
• Create a positive and inclusive school culture where pupils feel supported and ready to learn.
• Champion high standards of behaviour through positive relationships and clear expectations.
• Contribute to school improvement planning, policy development and evaluation of performance.
• Manage resources and support initiatives delivering sustainable improvement.

Skills

Educational leadership

Staff development

Communication

High expectations

Education

QTS (UK) or equivalent

Relevant degree

Tools

None

Job description

Lead with Purpose. Influence the Whole School. Help Every Pupil Thrive. We're looking for an ambitious and inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join the leadership team at Oak Tree School and help shape the next stage of our school's development. Working closely with the Headteacher, you'll have real influence across the school, helping drive high standards in education, strengthen teaching and learning, develop colleagues and create an environment where every pupil has the opportunity to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. This is a hands on leadership position for someone who wants to be visible, involved and connected to everyday school life. You'll combine strategic thinking with practical leadership, supporting staff, monitoring quality and helping turn the school's vision into positive experiences and outcomes for pupils.

• Work alongside the Headteacher to shape and deliver the school's vision, values and strategic priorities
• Help lead the day to day operation of the school, providing confident and visible leadership for pupils and colleagues
• Monitor and strengthen teaching, learning, pupil progress and educational outcomes
• Lead, coach and develop colleagues, promoting high expectations, professional development and staff wellbeing
• Help create a positive and inclusive school culture where pupils feel supported, understood and ready to learn
• Champion high standards of behaviour through positive relationships, clear expectations and consistent practice
• Contribute to school improvement planning, policy development and the evaluation of school performance
• Manage resources effectively and support initiatives that deliver meaningful and sustainable improvement
• We're looking for an experienced educational leader who is ready to take on significant responsibility and influence at whole school level.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK or equivalent
• A relevant degree
• Proven leadership experience within education
• The ability to inspire, support and develop colleagues while maintaining high expectations
• A strong commitment to delivering high quality, individualised education
• A collaborative and aspirational approach to leadership
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• The confidence to make considered decisions in the best interests of pupils
• High standards of professionalism, integrity and consistency
• A genuine commitment to helping pupils achieve the best possible outcomes
• Oak Tree School in Truro has recently expanded and developed two new buildings and undergone a successful inspection from Ofsted allowing us to offer a wider age range of pupils from 5 - 18 years the opportunity to have the best education possible. Oak Tree School is a specialist SEMH provision positioned near the city of Truro in Cornwall. The school provides full-time specialist co-education for up to 135 pupils and young people aged 5 to 18 who experience social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours. These pupils and young people often cannot cope, function or achieve within a mainstream environment. The aim is to provide a structured, nurturing approach, with pupils accessing a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum to meet their significant needs.
• This opportunity is in Truro which is within commutable distance of Redruth, St Austell and surrounding areas. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
• We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support