SEMH Class Teacher

Class Teacher - PRU Setting
Location: Newcastle
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Until July 2026)
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £130 - £200 per day
Hours: 08:30 - 16:00

Are you an experienced, passionate, and proactive Teacher looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people who face barriers to learning?

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Class Teacher to join one of our inspirational Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) settings in Newcastle on a full-time, long-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build strong relationships with pupils and support their personal, social, and academic development in a highly rewarding environment.

We welcome applications from teachers of all subject specialisms.

In this role, you will plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and help them make meaningful progress.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering creative and engaging lessons that inspire and motivate learners

• Teaching secondary-aged pupils within a PRU setting, many of whom have SEMH needs and challenging behaviour

• Building positive, supportive relationships with pupils and Teaching Assistants

• Managing behaviour using consistent, proactive, and positive strategies

• Differentiating lessons to suit individual learning styles and abilities

• Using a range of assessment methods to monitor pupil progress

• Bringing enthusiasm, energy, and positivity into the classroom environment

• Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants to ensure pupils receive the best possible educational support

• An inspirational PRU setting located in Newcastle

• Supports secondary-aged pupils who have SEMH needs and behavioural challenges

• Focused on providing a supportive, structured learning environment where pupils can rebuild confidence and succeed

• Daily Rate: £130 - £200 (dependent on experience)

• Hours: 08:30 - 16:00

• Contract: Full-time, temporary until the end of the 2025/2026 academic year (July 2026)

• Start Date: ASAP

• Location: Newcastle

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Teaching experience within SEND, Primary, or Secondary settings in the UK

• Strong behaviour management skills

• Experience using a variety of assessment methods to track pupil progress

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills

• A positive, resilient attitude and strong classroom presence

• A genuine passion for supporting pupils who face barriers to learning

• An Enhanced DBS (ideally on the Update Service, though a new DBS can be processed if required)

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We also offer a range of free CPD-certified training courses, helping education professionals keep their skills, knowledge, and practice up to date.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to make a lasting difference in a rewarding educational setting, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today, as the school is looking to appoint a suitable candidate as soon as possible.