PRU Instructor: Classroom Leader (No QTS), Temp-to-Perm

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £33k

Temp-to-Perm progression

Small class sizes

Professional development

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an Instructor / Unqualified Teacher for a PRU/Alternative Provision in Burnley, Lancashire. Immediate start with a temp-to-perm pathway and a salary up to £33k pro rata. QTS is not required.

You will teach small high-support groups of pupils with SEMH needs and neurodiverse profiles, delivering core and vocational lessons while providing strong pastoral mentorship and behaviour guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading classes or interventions in PRU/AP or SEMH settings.
• Degree level qualification; QTS not required.
• Team Teach/MAPA or positive handling cert is an advantage.
• Enhanced DBS and checkable references required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, adapt and deliver lessons across core subjects or vocational projects.
• Lead small classes (4-8 pupils) with support from Learning Support Assistants.
• Use non-confrontational de-escalation and trauma-informed methods.
• Track learner progress and set targets to re-engage pupils.
• Serve as a pastoral mentor to foster confidence, attendance and wellbeing.
• Transition from temporary trial into a permanent school contract.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour de-escalation

Pastoral mentoring

Student engagement

Education

Degree level

HLTA status or specialist qualifications desirable

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an Instructor / Unqualified Teacher for a PRU/Alternative Provision in Burnley, Lancashire. Immediate start with a temp-to-perm pathway and a salary up to £33k pro rata. QTS is not required.

You will teach small high-support groups of pupils with SEMH needs and neurodiverse profiles, delivering core and vocational lessons while providing strong pastoral mentorship and behaviour guidance.