English Teacher - PRU

English Teacher – PRU
A specialist Pupil Referral Unit in Birmingham is seeking an experienced English Teacher to teach small classes of students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role is ideal for an English Teacher who is confident working with students who have faced significant barriers to education and who thrives in a setting where relationships, consistency, and structure are key.

As an English Teacher in this PRU, you will teach English to small groups of students, often working at varying ability levels, including up to GCSE. Students may present with challenging behaviour, anxiety, or disengagement from mainstream education, so strong classroom management, resilience, and empathy are essential. You will be supported by experienced teaching assistants and a strong pastoral team who work closely with teaching staff to ensure students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

Job role:

• Teaching English to small classes of students with SEMH needs
• Planning and delivering engaging, accessible English lessons up to GCSE
• Adapting teaching to meet individual learning needs and ability levels
• Managing behaviour effectively using a calm, consistent approach
• Working closely with teaching assistants and pastoral staff to support students
• Building positive relationships to re-engage students with learning
• Monitoring progress and contributing to individual support plans

In return, you will enjoy:

• Teaching small class sizes with high levels of support
• Working in a structured PRU environment with a clear behaviour framework
• Support from an experienced leadership and pastoral team
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to students’ educational journeys
• Competitive rates of pay based on experience
• Ongoing support from The Education Network Birmingham

If you are interested in this English Teacher opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other English Teacher vacancies or refer an English Teacher and ask about our excellent referral scheme.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.