Cover Teacher - Secondary PRU

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking a Cover Teacher for a Secondary Pupil Referral Unit in Manchester, starting ASAP or from September 2025. This role involves delivering lessons, managing behaviour, and providing support to students with diverse needs in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Personal support, CPD training, and competitive rates are offered, along with potential for a permanent placement.

Benefits

Personal support from a dedicated consultant

Access to exclusive CPD training

Highly supportive working environment

£250 vouchers for successful referrals

Potential for permanent role

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary school students.
• Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour and support students with additional needs.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and SEN staff.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Cover Teacher – Secondary PRU (Pupil Referral Unit)

Start Date: ASAP or September 2025

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (with potential to be permanent)

Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester

Are you a confident and adaptable teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in a secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)? Hays Education is recruiting on behalf of a well-established PRU in Manchester, supporting students aged 11–16 who are not currently in mainstream education due to behavioural, emotional, or social challenges. This is a full-time teaching role available immediately or from September 2025, initially on a temporary basis with the potential to be permanent.

Your New Role

1. Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects to KS3 and KS4 students
2. Manage classroom behaviour and support students with additional needs
3. Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and SEN staff
4. Provide a consistent and structured learning environment for students in alternative provision

What You’ll Need to Succeed

1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant classroom experience
2. Experience working with secondary school students
3. Strong behaviour management and communication skills
4. A flexible, calm, and resilient approach to teaching
5. Enhanced DBS check on the update service (or willingness to apply)

What You’ll Get in Return

• Personal support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
• Access to exclusive CPD training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work in a highly supportive and inclusive PRU setting
• £250 in high street shopping vouchers for every successful teacher referral
• Potential for a permanent teaching role after the initial term

What You Need to Do Now

If you're a passionate and reliable Cover Teacher looking to work in a Manchester PRU, click ‘Apply Now’ to upload your CV, or contact the Hays Education Manchester office on 0161 228 7300 for more information.

Not the right role for you? We have a wide range of teaching jobs in Manchester, including roles in PRUs, SEMH schools, and alternative provision – get in touch for a confidential discussion about your next opportunity.

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