Lead Teacher
Lead Teacher (MPR/UPR + SEN1) plus TLR 2a
The Governors of Manchester Secondary Pupil Referral Unit are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, resilient, dedicated teacher to join our school in September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The role of Lead Teacher is unique. You will support the delivery of our ambitious curriculum at one of our Learning Centres, in partnership with the Centre’s Student Services Manager. You will:
· Model high quality first teaching of at least one key subject and one other subject to students at your Learning Centre
· Provide pastoral support to students at your Centre
· Quality assure delivery of the whole curriculum across your Centre, using a variety of monitoring and evaluation activities throughout the year
· Work alongside MSPRU’s SEND department to identify barriers to students’ learning and to plan appropriate interventions to ensure that all of your students achieve to their fullest potential
Manchester Secondary Pupil Referral Unit offers ‘New Beginnings and Positive Futures’ to all young people who have been Permanently Excluded from their mainstream schools. Many are vulnerable and may have complex learning, behavioural or emotional needs. We work closely with parents and a wide variety of partner agencies and stakeholders to advocate for our students and to ensure the best possible outcomes for each and every one of them.
We are one school, currently across 5 sites in the City. We also work in partnership with two College sites. Many of our teachers deliver lessons at several of our Centres. All of our teachers may be asked to teach at any site, at the discretion of the Head Teacher.
Our shared vision for the future of our school is ambitious for all of our students. You will need to work with tenacity, resilience and a sense of real purpose. This is an exciting time to join the Manchester Secondary Pupil Referral Unit. Under the direction of our Head Teacher and the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a vital role in driving forward our agenda for excellence.
The appointed candidate will have:
The vision to help drive the school forward and a proven track record of managing change
Successful experience of delivering GCSE/Functional Skills Level 2
An understanding of the barriers to learning faced by children with SEMH and their families, and how to support children in their emotional well-being
Expert knowledge of the National Curriculum
The ability to develop and implement policies and practices which reflect the school’s commitment to high achievement, effective teaching and learning
Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning
A high level of interpersonal skills
The ability to plan, organise and prioritise their own workload
The ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils needs
Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
A commitment to excellence for all pupils
We offer you:
An opportunity to play a major role in the development of a unique and ambitious school
A dedicated, supportive staff team
Excellent relationships with Local Schools and the LA
A supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team
A full job description and person specification, along with details of how to make your application, may be downloaded from our website. Please note that we will not consider applications in the form of CVs.
Completed applications should be emailed to Carol Iddon, Personal Assistant to our Head Teacher, Colin Rigby at c.iddon@mspru.manchester.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 2nd June 2025
Interviews: week commencing Monday 9th June 2025
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024, an online search may be undertaken for short listed candidates as part of due diligence. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, for the successful applicant.