Maths Teacher (SEMH) – Secondary PRU, Salford
Full-Time | Long-Term | Through Teaching Personnel
Are you a passionate Maths teacher who thrives on making a difference?
A supportive Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in the Salford area is seeking a dedicated and resilient Maths Teacher to work with pupils who have SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health), such as anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma-related behaviours, attachment difficulties, emotional dysregulation and behaviour that challenges.
A PRU is a specialist setting for young people who cannot attend mainstream school—often due to medical, emotional, behavioural, or social barriers. Teaching here is incredibly rewarding: you’ll help learners rebuild confidence, rediscover their love of learning, and move towards positive outcomes.
✨ The Role
As the Maths Teacher, you’ll create a supportive, structured and motivating learning environment where every pupil can succeed at their own pace.
Key Responsibilities:
- Planning and delivering engaging Maths lessons for KS3–KS4 pupils, adapting content to individual needs.
- Using restorative and trauma‑informed approaches to build trust and positive relationships.
- Managing behaviour in a calm, consistent manner and promoting emotional wellbeing.
- Assessing pupil progress and setting achievable, personalised targets.
- Working closely with the SENCO, behaviour mentors, pastoral staff and external professionals.
- Supporting the reintegration of pupils back into mainstream or alternative provisions where appropriate.
- Creating differentiated resources to suit varied learning styles and abilities.
✔️ Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) – ECTs also welcome.
- Experience working with SEMH pupils or challenging behaviour (school, PRU, care, youth work etc.)
- Strong behaviour management and the ability to stay calm and consistent under pressure.
- A resilient, empathetic and proactive approach to supporting vulnerable learners.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
Why Join This PRU Through Teaching Personnel?
- Opportunities for training in safeguarding, de-escalation and trauma‑informed practice.
- Competitive weekly pay via PAYE.
- A dedicated consultant who supports you throughout your placement.
Ready to Make a Real Difference?
If you’re a passionate Maths teacher looking for a rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Teaching Personnel’s Alternative Provision team for more information
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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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