English Teacher - Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit in London

We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled English teacher to join our team as soon as possible. We would particularly welcome applications from teachers with mainstream secondary experience who are keen to make a difference in alternative provision.

Francis Barber is a friendly, inclusive pupil referral unit supporting young people aged 11–16 across South London. Our pupils have a wide range of experiences and needs, including special educational needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, and barriers to attendance and engagement. Positive relationships, high expectations and a trauma-informed approach are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer a unique opportunity to teach within a supportive, multidisciplinary team, making a real difference to young people at a crucial stage in their education. We are looking for a skilled, creative and caring secondary English teacher who believes that every young person deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential. You will be committed to building trusting relationships, making learning accessible and engaging, and helping young people rediscover their confidence and enjoyment in education.

In return, we offer a welcoming and supportive working environment, with opportunities for professional growth, alongside a range of CPD opportunities to develop your skills and enhance your practice. Other benefits include access to Cyclescheme, a contribution towards the cost of eyecare, season ticket loans and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

You will teach English to small groups of pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them reconnect with learning, develop confidence in reading and writing, and work towards appropriate qualifications, including GCSE English and Functional Skills. You will adapt your teaching to pupils’ individual starting points and work closely with pastoral, SEND and wider teaching colleagues.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher with strong English subject knowledge and experience teaching secondary-age pupils.
• Can plan creative, well-sequenced lessons that engage learners and build literacy skills.
• Has high expectations while responding sensitively to pupils’ needs and experiences.
• Can assess learning accurately and adapt teaching for pupils with SEND and gaps in prior learning.
• Builds positive, consistent relationships with young people and colleagues.
• Ideally has experience teaching English in a mainstream secondary school; experience in alternative provision is welcome but not essential.

We offer a supportive team, opportunities for professional development and the chance to have a direct impact on young people’s educational experiences and outcomes. The person appointed will have Qualified Teacher Status and will have registered with the GTC. We warmly encourage prospective applicants to arrange an informal chat or visit to the school to find out more about our pupils, our team and what makes Francis Barber a special place to work.

Francis Barber PRU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and relevant barred-list checks. CVs are not acceptable.