Pupil Referral Unit English Teacher

English Teacher – Secondary PRU (Stockport)

Start Date: February | Full-Time | Teaching Personnel

Are you a passionate and resilient English Teacher ready to make a lasting impact?
Join Teaching Personnel and help shape brighter futures for young people who cannot attend mainstream education due to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. These pupils may face challenges such as anxiety, depression, and behavioural difficulties, often stemming from complex backgrounds and experiences of trauma.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Stockport, where every day brings a chance to make a difference. If you’re passionate about education and thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As an English Teacher in a PRU setting, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support pupils with SEMH challenges and complex backgrounds.
• Create a safe, positive classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic progress.
• Manage behaviour effectively, using restorative approaches and positive reinforcement.
• Work collaboratively with support staff and SEN specialists to meet pupils’ holistic needs.
• Track and assess progress, ensuring every student has achievable goals.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage confidence and resilience.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching English at secondary level.
• Understanding of SEMH needs and strategies to support pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and solution-focused in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay rates.
• Access to specialist CPD training and career development.
• A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young lives.

Ready to inspire and empower?
Apply today and take the next step in your teaching career with Teaching Personnel

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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