PRU Maths Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency in Salford is looking for a resilient and compassionate Maths teacher to work with students facing learning barriers in a Pupil Referral Unit. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons, build positive relationships with students, and adapt teaching methods to meet individual needs. Qualifications include Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience with SEMH students is preferred. This is a temporary position with the potential for permanence.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Free CPD training

Supportive consultants

Qualifications

• Experience with students who have SEMH needs is desirable.
• Strong skills in managing challenging behaviours.
• A calm and patient approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging maths lessons tailored to student needs.
• Build trust and respectful relationships with students.
• Track and report student progress regularly.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Teaching empathy

Behaviour regulation

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you ready for an exciting new opportunity? We are looking for a resilient, compassionate and qualified Maths teacher to work in one of our Pupil Referral Units in the Salford area. You would be working with children who have been excluded from or cannot access mainstream education due to behavioural, emotional and social challenges.

You will be responsible for delivering engaging and accessible maths lessons to small groups of secondary-aged pupils, many of whom have gaps in learning, low confidence, and complex needs. Your ability to build trust, remain calm under pressure, and adapt your teaching style will be key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated maths lessons that meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with students who may display challenging behaviour.
• Use de-escalation strategies and trauma-informed approaches to manage behaviour effectively.
• Work closely with support staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies to provide holistic support.
• Track and report on student progress, adapting learning plans as needed.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where students feel valued.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working with students with SEMH needs or in alternative provision (desirable).
• Strong classroom management and behaviour regulation skills.
• A calm, empathetic, and patient approach to teaching.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable learners.

Requirements

• An enhanced DBS on the Update service
• Safeguarding training (provided)
• Right to work in UK

Why work with Teaching Personnel

• Competitive rates
• Free CPD training provided
• Great working hours
• Supportive consultants

Is this the right opportunity for you? Then apply today with your CV!

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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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