SEMH Teacher - Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)

📍 Longsight, Manchester
🕒 Full-Time | September Start

Are you a resilient and passionate teacher with experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you thrive in environments where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of students who face significant barriers to education?

We are recruiting for a full-time SEMH Teacher to join a well-established Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Longsight, Manchester. This role involves working with pupils who display highly challenging behaviour and require a structured, consistent, and nurturing approach to learning.

ECTs are welcome to apply, provided they have relevant experience working with SEMH pupils, challenging behaviour, or alternative provision settings.

The Role

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the individual needs of students with SEMH needs.
• Adapt learning materials and teaching strategies to support pupils working at varying academic levels.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour using positive behaviour management techniques.
• Build strong, professional relationships with students who may have experienced trauma, exclusion, or disrupted education.
• Support pupils' emotional development, self-regulation, and engagement with learning.
• Work closely with pastoral teams, teaching assistants, parents, and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working with students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Experience adapting lessons to meet a range of learning abilities and needs.
• A resilient, patient, and proactive approach.
• Commitment to supporting vulnerable young people and promoting positive educational outcomes.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a PRU, Alternative Provision, SEMH School, or specialist setting.
• Team Teach training (although training can be provided).
• Experience supporting students with additional SEND needs alongside SEMH.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist behaviour management training.
• Access to Team Teach training where required.
• A supportive leadership team and experienced staff network.
• The opportunity to have a significant impact on the lives and futures of vulnerable young people.

Location: Longsight, Manchester
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026

This role would suit an experienced SEMH Teacher, PRU Teacher, Alternative Provision Teacher, or a resilient ECT looking to begin their career within a specialist setting.

Apply today to support and inspire young people who need positive role models and outstanding educators the most.