At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and support primary pupils with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.
- Company: Victoria Drive PRU, a welcoming and inclusive educational environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Visit the PRU to see our dynamic environment before applying.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: Experience managing challenging behaviour and a commitment to teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Salary: Teachers Pay Scale (M4-UPS1)
Job Introduction
Required: September 2026 (Temporary for one year)
Victoria Drive is a warm, welcoming and inclusive Primary Pupil Referral Unit that prides itself on the highly effective working partnership with Wandsworth Primary Schools. It provides expert teaching and support to pupils who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) including Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMHD). The core objective of the work is to sustain very low levels of suspensions by promoting the inclusion of pupils and strengthening schools' capacity to respond to pupils' needs.
We wish to appoint an experienced primary teacher, with an outstanding record of managing children with challenging behaviour and ensuring good progress. The successful candidate will be expected to plan and deliver the National Curriculum: primary curriculum, as well as delivering specific programmes aimed at developing the social and emotional skills of the pupils within the Pupil Referral Unit.
The successful candidates will need a high level of resilience and a commitment to working as a team to support vulnerable children. There will also be opportunities to work peripatetically to support pupils in their mainstream schools. Experience of teaching within a specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health setting is not required. Visits to the PRU are essential.
Please contact the School Business Manager, Sarah Parmenter to book a time to visit.
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.
Completed applications should be returned to the school by email.
Closing date: 26 June 2026 (at noon)
Interviews: 01 July 2026
Victoria Drive PRU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to have DBS clearance prior to starting work. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Victoria Drive Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) 78 Victoria Drive Southfields, London SW19 6HR
Experienced Primary Teacher - Victoria Drive Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) - Greater London employer: London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames
Victoria Drive Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and students. With a strong emphasis on professional development, teachers are encouraged to grow their skills while working collaboratively to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children in Greater London. The warm and welcoming culture, combined with the opportunity to engage with local primary schools, makes this a rewarding place to work for those passionate about education and social inclusion.
Contact Details:
London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Recruitment Team
