Vacancies
Manchester Secondary PRU has 5 sites across the City and 2 college sites where our employees work. All our employees are employed by the school and may be asked to work at any site, at the discretion of the Headteacher. However, in the adverts below the initial base has been identified where possible.
We provide full time education for pupils between 11-16 who are permanently excluded or are otherwise unable to access a mainstream curriculum for a period of time. Our aim is to match provision closely to the needs of individual children and young people referred to the PRU by schools, academies or the local authority. We see the needs of all our pupils as centring on their capacity to learn and make progress and seek to address the barriers to success that they face.
We are currently looking to appoint to the following roles:
Teacher of English (MPR/UPR + SEN1) Full time permanent
Teacher of Science (MPR/UPR + SEN1) Full time permanent
Are you a Secondary English or Science teacher with experience of working in a specialist SEN setting or PRU? Then one of these roles are for you!
The Governors of Manchester Secondary PRU are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic, highly organised and committed people to join our Teaching Staff from January 2026 or earlier. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to deliver all aspects of either the English or Science curriculum. The ability to teach another subject would be an advantage.
Manchester Secondary PRU is Manchester’s setting for pupils in Key stage 3 – 4 that have been permanently excluded from their mainstream school. Our vision is ambitious and we will require a tenacious and resilient individual as we move to larger, all through year 7-11 sites which will be a significant change to the way the Secondary PRU has operated over the years.
Many of our pupils are vulnerable and have complex needs. We work with parents, carers and a range of agencies and stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcome for them. The successful applicant(s) will join our school and under the direction of the head teacher, and Senior Leadership Team, will play an important role in driving forward our agenda for excellence.
The appointed candidate will have:
- The vision to help drive the school forward
- Successful experience of delivering English or Science to 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, particularly in English or Science
- The ability to develop and implement policies and practices for English or Science which reflect the school’s commitment to high achievement, effective teaching and learning.
- Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities
- A high level of interpersonal skills used with pupils and adults.
- The ability to plan, organise and prioritise records and 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 fabulous school
- A dedicated, supportive and friendly staff
- Excellent relationships with Local Schools and the LA
- A supportive Governing Body
A full job description and person specification along with application forms should be downloaded from our website
Completed applications application forms can be returned FAO, Headteacher, via his PA c.iddon@mspru.manchester.sch.uk
Salary MPR/UPR + SEN 1
Closing date for applications: 9.00 am on Monday 30th June 2025
Interviews: will be held in July 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) 2023, 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.
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.
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
All applications must be ade using one of the application forms provided. CV's will not be viewed, accepted or responded to.