Teacher

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Job DescriptionJoin Our Team at Outcomes First Schools!

At Outcomes First Schools, we believe in creating a better work-life balance! If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, we want to hear from you.

Job Title: Teacher

Location: Oak Tree School, Truro, TR4 9NH

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

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

Contract: Fixed Term - 12 months | Term Time Only

Start: November 2026

Note: 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. You will support students with a range of additional learning needs, including autism and social, emotional, and behavioral 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.

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

Your Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual students and small groups.
• Monitor, assess, and report on student progress and achievement.
• Create a positive, structured, and stimulating learning environment.
• Develop and review individual education, behavior, and support plans.
• Support students in managing behavior positively and developing independence.
• Collaborate with support staff, families, and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for students.
• Contribute to curriculum development and wider school improvement initiatives.
• Safeguard and promote 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, experience supporting students with autism, SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning styles and needs.
• Confidence in managing and supporting challenging behavior in a positive and nurturing way.
• Excellent communication, organization, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work 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, undergoing a successful inspection from Ofsted. We offer a wider age range of students from 5 to 18 years the opportunity to receive the best education possible. Our school is a specialist SEMH provision that provides full-time co-education for up to 135 students who experience social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties, and associated challenging behaviors.

We are proud to be part of OFG Education, recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for six consecutive years.

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 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.

Benefits

• 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 a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Join us in making a difference!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Isles of Scilly

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English