How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Assistant Headteacher
Location: Oak Tree School, Truro, Cornwall TR4 9NH
Salary: £52,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 42.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am–4:30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: February 2026
UK applicants only — this role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join our dedicated and close-knit team at Oak Tree School in Truro. This is an exciting chance to make a meaningful impact within a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious school community.
About the Role
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.
Key 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
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
Duties and Responsibilities
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
Requirements
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
This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role where you will be valued, supported, and empowered to make a genuine difference.
Join us at Oak Tree School and help shape a bright future for our young people.
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 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.
We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.
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.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to 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.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
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
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*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
Outcomes First Group 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, 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.
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