Teacher

Old Moat; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Moat in Manchester is seeking a qualified teacher for a full-time post at a Pupil Referral Unit. The role is 35 hours per week, permanent, with a start date of 4 January 2027 and a salary of £34,069 to £52,835 per annum.

The post requires a relevant teaching qualification and the ability to work with children and young people with additional needs. The candidate will assess pupils, track progress, plan engaging lessons, maintain records, and liaise with parents and school partners.

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualification is required.
• Experience in PRU or similar settings preferred.
• Ability to plan and deliver structured lessons.

Responsibilities

• Assess pupils' needs through data and ongoing observation.
• Plan, develop and deliver engaging lessons.
• Monitor progress and set appropriate targets.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and reports.
• Collaborate with staff and external partners to support pupils.
• Uphold safeguarding and promote positive behaviour.

Skills

Teaching

Lesson planning

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Job description

About The Role

• Contract Type: Permanant
• Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Number of positions: 1
• Qualifications Required: Yes - Relevant Teaching Qualification
• Start Date: 4th January 2027
• Salary: £34,069 - £52,835 per annum

The post holder will be expected to match the characteristics appropriate to their seniority, as described in the Teachers' Standards Framework.

Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher, he/she will be required to exercise his/her professional skills and judgement to carry out, in a collaborative manner, the duties of a teacher, as set out in the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document.

About the Candidate

Working with Children & Young People:

Undertake an agreed, appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a teacher within designated PRU Centres, schools or other settings:

• Assessing pupils' needs through the analysis of available data, initial and ongoing observation and assessment;
• Monitoring and tracking pupil progress to inform the setting of appropriately challenging and achievable individual targets;
• Planning, developing, modelling and enhancing appropriate provision, learning programmes and / or lessons to take account of pupils' needs and aspirations and the requirements of the curriculum;
• Teaching clearly structured lessons or sequences of lessons, which engage and motivate children and young people using a variety of strategies appropriate to the full range of preferred learning styles;Supporting lessons and other sessions delivered by teaching and other colleagues as required;
• Promoting and maintaining an ethos of disciplined behaviour to ensure effective learning;
• Maintaining accurate records as required by Curriculum Leaders, the Headteacher and the Strategic Leadership Team of the Pupil Referral Unit;
• Establishing and maintaining high expectations of pupils, self and the work of the PRU;
• Participating and assisting in whole-school self review, evaluation and development planning.

Working with Schools, Settings and other stakeholders:

• Providing clear and accurate assessments of pupils' attainment, strengths and needs to inform individual education plans for placement and transitions; Working with parents, carers, and all other relevant agencies and/or partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and young people with additional behaviour, social and emotional needs.
• Providing advice on curriculum delivery for whole school/setting approach or specific target groups;
• Sharing innovation and best practice in teaching and learning methods throughout schools/settings, identifying the appropriate resource materials and techniques to support delivery;
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of PRU settings and reporting to appropriate members of the Strategic Leadership Team, as required.
• Reporting on the progress of assigned pupils to parents/carers, Curriculum leader, Strategic Leadership Team, PRU Management Committee and other stakeholders;

About Us

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.