. This role does not offer sponsorship.
At Oak Tree School, we believe that wellbeing is the foundation of successful learning. Our pupils thrive when they feel safe, supported and understood — and our staff are empowered to provide that support with confidence and consistency.
We are looking for an experienced, resilient and compassionate Welfare Team Lead to join our leadership team and play a vital role in shaping the wellbeing and behavioural support systems across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated welfare team, model best practice and help create a calm, therapeutic learning environment where every pupil can succeed.
About the Role
As Welfare Team Lead, you will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the highest standards of pupil welfare, behaviour support and staff guidance across the school. You will lead the development of the welfare team, support staff with effective behaviour strategies and ensure that therapeutic, restorative and trauma-informed approaches are embedded throughout the school.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will support both pupils and staff during challenging situations while helping drive a positive, supportive school culture.
You will:
1. Leading and developing the Welfare Team as a core support system within the school
2. Supporting pupils throughout the school day to help them engage with learning and regulate behaviour
3. Modelling and embedding effective behaviour support and intervention strategies
4. Leading on the implementation and quality assurance of CPI Safety Interventions and RPI procedures
5. Promoting the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) principles to minimise restrictive interventions
6. Supporting staff through incident debriefs, coaching and restorative practices
7. Monitoring behaviour data and identifying strategies to reduce incidents and improve outcomes
8. Supporting morning routines and whole-school systems that promote calm and positive engagement
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
9. Passionate about supporting young people with SEMH, ASC or complex needs
10. Experienced in behaviour support, crisis management and restorative approaches
11. A confident leader who can guide, coach and support staff effectively
12. Calm, resilient and able to respond positively in challenging situations
13. Highly organised with strong communication and collaboration skills
14. Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting positive wellbeing across the school
Experience with CPI Safety Interventions, RRN principles or behaviour support frameworks is highly desirable.
You will be a confident, empathetic leader capable of inspiring staff, engaging pupils, and fostering strong community relationships. A full UK driving licence is required.
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.
15. Life Assurance
16. Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
17. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
18. Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:Health, wellbeing and insurance benefitsHundreds of UK and international discountsCycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily 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.
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.
#1