Teacher - PSHE

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Job Title:  Teacher (PSHE)
Location:   Oak Tree School, Truro, TR4 9NH
Hours:  42.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.30pm
Salary:  £45,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  April 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

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We’re trialling a 4DWW — 80% of the hours for 100% of your pay!* At this school, it will launch once we have a full team in place, so there’s never been a better time to join and help shape the future!

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping young people develop the confidence, resilience, and life skills they need to thrive? As our PSHE Teacher, you’ll play a vital role in shaping pupils’ wellbeing, personal development, and understanding of the world around them. This is an exciting opportunity to bring PSHE to life, create meaningful learning experiences, and make a real difference every single day.

Working closely with our Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you’ll help deliver a PSHE curriculum that is relevant, engaging, and deeply impactful — while also teaching across other subjects to support whole‑school learning. If you’re enthusiastic about empowering pupils and fostering positive personal growth, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver high‑quality teaching that inspires pupils and raises standards across the curriculum, with a strong focus on PSHE.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where pupils feel safe, respected, and ready to learn.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders to develop and deliver PSHE programmes that support wellbeing, citizenship, emotional literacy, and social development.
• Teach additional subjects as needed to ensure the smooth and effective running of the school curriculum.
• Take on agreed responsibilities that support whole‑school improvement and pupil success.

What You’ll Bring

• A strong understanding of the school’s aims, values, and curriculum priorities — especially relating to PSHE.
• Sound knowledge of statutory curriculum and assessment requirements, and how these apply to PSHE.
• An awareness of what high‑quality teaching looks like, and a commitment to promoting emotional, social, and health development.
• Understanding of SEND practices and how they shape effective teaching and learning within PSHE and beyond.

How You’ll Plan & Support Progress

• Set clear expectations and achievable targets that help pupils grow personally, socially, and academically.
• Work with the Headteacher, SLT, and colleagues to ensure Student Passports include meaningful PSHE‑related goals.
• Help shape the school’s strategic planning for PSHE, including long‑term development, resources, and approaches that promote positive behaviour, inclusion, and equality.

About You

What You’ll Bring

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• A flexible approach to teaching, using a variety of styles and strategies to engage all learners.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time and workload effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

About Us

Oak Tree School in Truro is a specialist SEMH provision supporting children and young people with social, emotional, mental health, communication, and associated needs. 

We provide a nurturing, structured environment where pupils rebuild confidence, engage with learning, and develop independence. A personalised curriculum, therapeutic support, and life skills teaching help remove barriers and promote wellbeing.

Working closely with families, we empower every pupil to thrive, achieve their potential, and prepare for a successful future. 

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.

Why Join Us?

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

*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

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

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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