PRU English Teacher, Greenwich

Location: Greenwich

Type: Long term

Working Hours: 08:30 am – 16:00 pm

Salary: M1 – UPS3

Are you a passionate and resilient English Teacher looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people? We are seeking an inspiring English Teacher to join a supportive and inclusive Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), working with students who require additional support to re-engage with education. This is a rewarding opportunity to help learners develop confidence, literacy skills, and a positive relationship with learning, enabling them to achieve both academically and personally. They are committed to providing a nurturing and structured environment where every young person is valued, supported, and encouraged to succeed. We work with students who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, behavioural challenges, and disrupted educational journeys.

The Role

As an English Teacher, you will deliver engaging and accessible English lessons to small classes of students with diverse learning needs and backgrounds. You will play a vital role in helping pupils develop their reading, writing, communication, and analytical skills while fostering positive relationships that support personal growth and academic progress. Working alongside pastoral teams, support staff, and external agencies, you will create an environment where students feel safe, motivated, and empowered to achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver High-Quality English Lessons: Plan and deliver creative, engaging, and differentiated English lessons that inspire students and support progress across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Promote Literacy Development: Develop students’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, helping them gain confidence and achieve academic success.
• Support Student Engagement: Build positive relationships with pupils, using innovative teaching approaches to re-engage learners who may have become disengaged from education.
• Behaviour Management: Implement effective behaviour management strategies that promote positive choices, emotional regulation, and a productive learning environment.
• Personalised Learning: Adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs, abilities, and EHCP requirements where applicable.
• Monitor Progress: Assess, track, and report on student progress, identifying barriers to learning and implementing targeted interventions.
• Work Collaboratively: Liaise closely with teaching assistants, pastoral teams, families, and external professionals to ensure students receive consistent support.
• Prepare Students for Qualifications: Support learners in working towards GCSE English Language and Literature or alternative accredited pathways, depending on individual needs and abilities.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, or equivalent).
• Experience teaching English at Key Stage 3 and/or Key Stage 4.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Experience working with students with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or within alternative provision is desirable.
• A flexible, patient, and resilient approach to teaching.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and raising aspirations for vulnerable young people.
• The ability to inspire confidence and motivate students to overcome barriers to learning.

Why Choose Engage Education?

We are proud to support educators and schools across the UK, offering:

• Pay in line with national teacher pay scales (AWR compliant).
• Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance.
• £150 Refer a Friend bonus.
• Free CPD training through our partnership with Creative Education, giving you access to over 200 professional development courses.
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers through our partner network.