English Teacher – Thriving PRU – Southwark
📍 Location: Southwark
📅 Start Date: April 2025
📄 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
💰 Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience)
Are you a passionate and resilient English Teacher looking to make a meaningful impact in a thriving Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)? A specialist PRU in Southwark is seeking an English Teacher to join their dedicated team, supporting students who require a more tailored and engaging approach to learning.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an alternative provision setting, where relationship-building, creativity, and personalised teaching are at the heart of education.
Why Join This PRU?
✔ Small Class Sizes – Allows for focused support and individualised learning plans.
✔ Supportive & Experienced Team – Work alongside SENCOs, pastoral staff, and behaviour specialists.
✔ Positive & Inclusive Learning Environment – A school that prioritises academic success, emotional development, and student well-being.
✔ Tailored CPD & Career Progression – Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
✔ Engaging & Flexible Curriculum – Encourages creativity, discussion, and real-world connections in English lessons.
✔ Great Location – Based in Southwark, with excellent transport links and a welcoming school community.
Your Role as an English Teacher:
🔹 Plan and deliver engaging and adaptive English lessons for students who require additional support.
🔹 Differentiate the KS3 and KS4 English curriculum to meet students' individual needs.
🔹 Foster a positive and structured classroom environment, using effective behaviour management strategies.
🔹 Build strong relationships with students to boost confidence, motivation, and literacy skills.
🔹 Work closely with pastoral teams, SENCOs, and external professionals to provide holistic support.
🔹 Develop creative and real-life learning experiences to engage students in reading, writing, and communication.
🔹 Track student progress and implement intervention strategies where needed.
Who We’re Looking For:
✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
✅ Experience teaching English at KS3 and KS4, ideally in a PRU, alternative provision, or SEN setting.
✅ A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to teaching.
✅ Strong knowledge of differentiation, behaviour management, and trauma-informed strategies.
✅ Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
✅ An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
If you’re an English Teacher looking for an opportunity to inspire and support students in a thriving PRU, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your CV, and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
