Primary Teacher - PRU
Salary/Rate:Teacher Pay Scale Inner London
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Hackney
County:North East London
Type of Role:Qualified Teacher
Job ref:10251
Post Date:14.08.25
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About the Role
Primary Teacher - PRU
Central London
Temp to Perm PAYE Daily Rates
September 2025
A Primary Pupil Referral Unit in Central London is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and flexible Primary Teacher to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with young learners who aren’t able to access mainstream education, due to their behavioural, emotional and other additional needs. Students will be on a long or short placement that will return them to mainstream or supporting students who will be moving on to further education or work.
About the Role:
- Teach primary-aged students with a range of additional needs, including SEMH, ADHD, and other barriers to learning.
- Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons tailored to individual needs, with a focus on basic skills and social development.
- Use behaviour management strategies to build trust and support pupils in re-engaging with education.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including teaching assistants, therapists, and SEN specialists.
- Foster a safe and inclusive classroom environment where students feel supported and motivated to learn.
The Ideal Teacher for this Role:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has experience in primary education.
- Has experience or a genuine interest in working with children with SEMH needs or complex learning profiles.
- Demonstrates a strong ability to manage challenging behaviour and build positive relationships with pupils.
- Passionate about inclusive education and believes in the potential of every child.
What the Role and School Offers:
- An opportunity to work in a small, nurturing environment with small class sizes and additional support.
- A creative and flexible curriculum, enabling you to adapt your teaching to the individual needs and interests of your pupils.
- A highly supportive leadership team that understands the challenges of working in a PRU and values staff wellbeing.
- Extensive in-house SEND training, including CPD focused on trauma-informed practice, behaviour management, and de-escalation techniques.
- A well-resourced and evolving PRU provision, with a focus on creating a positive, restorative culture that helps students re-engage with education and progress.
If the opportunity this role presents inspires you and you are interested, please apply to this advert, or you can contact Katie at Parker Smith Inclusion on 0203 011 4848.
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