Teacher (Truro)

Outcomes First Group; Truro; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits platform

Job summary

Oak Tree School in Truro is seeking a dedicated Teacher to support students with additional learning needs, including autism and SEMH. The role is full-time in a specialist SEMH setting, with a 42.5-hour week, Monday to Friday, 8am–4:30pm.

Start date is November 2026, with a fixed-term 12-month contract. Prospective candidates will have QTS or a relevant degree and experience delivering high-quality teaching.

Qualifications

• Must have QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience delivering high-quality teaching in an educational setting.
• Experience supporting students with autism, SEND or SEMH is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individuals and small groups.
• Monitor and report on student progress and achievement.
• Create a positive, structured learning environment and develop education, behaviour and support plans.
• Support students to manage behaviour positively and develop independence.
• Collaborate with families and other professionals to improve outcomes.

Skills

QTS or Degree

Experience delivering lessons

Autism/ SEND/ SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication & organisation

Teamworking

Education

QTS or Teaching Degree

Job description

At Outcomes First Schools we believe in creating a better work life balance!

Job Title:

TeacherLocation:

Oak Tree School, Truro, TR4 9NHSalary:

Up to £42,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)Hours:

42.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am - 4.30pmContract:

Fixed Term - 12 months | Term Time OnlyStart:

November 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and resilient Teacher to join our specialist education team, supporting students with a range of additional learning needs, including autism and social, emotional and behavioural challenges. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to help young people overcome barriers to learning, achieve their potential, and develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed both in education and beyond.

Working within a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment, you will deliver engaging, personalised learning experiences that inspire students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

What you will be doing

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to individual students and small groups.
• Monitoring, assessing and reporting on student progress and achievement.
• Creating a positive, structured and stimulating learning environment.
• Developing and reviewing individual education, behaviour and support plans.
• Supporting students to manage behaviour positively and develop independence.
• Working collaboratively with support staff, families and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for students.
• Contributing to curriculum development and wider school improvement initiatives.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare, wellbeing and personal development of all students.

What you will bring

• QTS or Degree required.
• Experience delivering high-quality teaching within an educational setting.
• Ideally has experience supporting students with autism, SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs.
• Can adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning styles and needs.
• Is confident managing and supporting challenging behaviour in a positive and nurturing way.
• Has excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

About Us

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 students 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 students and young people aged 5 to 18 who experience social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours. These students and young people often cannot cope, function or achieve within a mainstream environment. The aim is to provide a structured, nurturing approach, with students 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.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students 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 students 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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education 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 .