PRU Class Teacher

Vision for Education - Preston; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Preston is seeking a full-time PRU Class Teacher to support secondary-aged students with special educational needs. The role involves planning inclusive lessons, collaborating with staff, and assisting students with diverse learning requirements. The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status and have experience working with students facing barriers to learning. Offering competitive weekly rates and professional development opportunities, this job starts in October 2025.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free training for professional development

Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching students with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Strong knowledge of teaching strategies for secondary education.
• Ability to adapt methods for diverse learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver effective and inclusive lessons.
• Create a nurturing classroom environment.
• Assess and track student progress regularly.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and guardians.
• Stay updated with educational practices.

Skills

Teaching students with SEND

Effective communication

Planning inclusive lessons

Collaborative skills

Empathy and patience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Vision for Education are recruiting for a PRU Class Teacher for an alternative provision setting in Cottam to start in October 2025 on a full-time, ongoing basis.

Location: Preston, Cottam, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Salary: £700 - £1,000 per week (PAYE and Pension). Posted 10 Sep 2025; Closes 08 Oct 2025. Sector: Further Education. Job Level: Teaching / Lecturing. Specialism: Education Studies / Teacher Training. Contract Type: Temporary. Hours: Full Time.

About the role

The role will be working with secondary aged students, supporting pre-planned English, Maths and other pre-planned subject areas. As a PRU Class Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting and facilitating the educational and social development of students with SEND and SEMH needs and challenging behaviours in an alternative provision setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver effective and inclusive lessons that cater to the diverse needs of students with SEND.
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to accommodate individual learning styles and abilities.
• Create a supportive and nurturing classroom environment that fosters academic progress, emotional well-being, and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with other teachers and teaching assistants to develop Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and implement strategies for student progress.
• Regularly assess and track student progress, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
• Establish strong communication channels with parents, guardians, and external professionals involved in the care and education of students.
• Stay updated with the latest educational practices, policies, and developments in the field of alternative provision teaching, integrating them into your teaching approach.

Required qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification.
• Specialisation or experience in teaching students with SEND, SEMH and barriers to learning.
• Strong knowledge of different teaching strategies, interventions, and resources for secondary aged students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with students with barriers to learning.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students in an ever-changing educational environment.

What Vision for Education offers

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations).
• Free training for professional development, including Team Teach, safeguarding updates, and online webinars.
• Generous refer-a-friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the contact provided or email the address listed on the posting.

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