Assistant Headteacher

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.,

• 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
Leadership Expectations
• 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, you will:
• 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
  
  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
  
  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. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. 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