Assistant Headteacher

Oak Tree School; Truro; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEMH provision near Truro seeks an Assistant Headteacher. The role involves supporting the Headteacher in leading the school and promoting high educational standards. Applicants should hold Qualified Teacher Status and have leadership experience. Benefits include enhanced working hours for full pay, pension contributions, and access to mental health support services. This position is ideal for those with a collaborative, pupil-centered approach, committed to fostering positive school culture.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience and a clear moral purpose.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK or equivalent.
• Relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in the operational leadership of the school.
• Monitor and evaluate school performance and pupil outcomes.
• Lead, support and develop staff to achieve whole-school goals.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Pupil-Centered Approach

Team Collaboration

Ethics and Professionalism

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant Degree

Job description

As Assistant Headteacher, you will support the Headteacher with both the strategic direction and day-to-day leadership of the school. You will help drive our mission to deliver high-quality education tailored to each pupil's individual needs, ensuring they thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Oak Tree School in Truro has recently expanded and developed two new buildings and undergone a successful Ofsted inspection, allowing us to offer a wider age range of pupils from 5 – 18 years the opportunity to have the best education possible. The school is a specialist SEMH provision positioned near the city of Truro in Cornwall and 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.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and champion the school's vision, values, and ethos
• Contribute to the development of school aims, policies, and strategic objectives
• Support the Headteacher in the operational leadership of the school
• Monitor and evaluate school performance, teaching quality, and pupil outcomes
• Lead, support and develop staff to achieve whole-school goals
• Manage resources effectively to drive continuous improvement
• Uphold public trust through the highest standards of ethics, conduct, and professionalism
• Build strong, respectful relationships across the school community
• Make decisions in the best interests of pupils and their learning journey, under the direction of the Headteacher
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and enriching school culture
• Ensure high educational standards for all pupils, preparing them for future learning and life beyond school
• Champion professional development and staff wellbeing
• Promote high standards of behaviour through clear routines and positive relationships
• Lead with fairness, integrity, and consistency in line with school policies

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK or equivalent
• Relevant degree
• Proven leadership experience and a clear moral purpose
• A collaborative, aspirational and pupil-centred approach

Benefits

• You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista – enabling you to choose the package that’s right for you
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support

Additional Information

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.