Job Description

Manchester Secondary PRU

Manchester
32,916 - 51,048 per year

Salary:

MPS/UPS/SEN1

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

6 October 2025

Job overview

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Teacher of Science (MPR/UPR + SEN1)

Are you a Secondary Science teacher, do you have experience of working in a specialist SEN setting or PRU? Then this is the role for you!

The Governors of Manchester Secondary PRU are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly organised and committed person to join our Teaching Staff from January 2026 or earlier. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver our KS3 and 4 Science curriculum. The ability to teach another subject would be an advantage.





Manchester Secondary PRU is Manchester's setting for pupils in Key stage 3 - 4 that have been permanently excluded from their mainstream school. Our vision is ambitious and we will require a tenacious and resilient individual to support the school's development of our teaching and learning.

Many of our pupils are vulnerable and have complex needs. We work with parents, carers and a range of agencies and stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcome for them. The successful applicant will join our school at an exciting time in our development; and under the direction of the curriculum leader and Senior Leadership Team will play an important role in driving forward our agenda for excellence.

This post is initially expected to be based in Longsight, however all employees can be asked at the discretion of the Headteacher to work at any site across Manchester.

The appointed candidate will have:





Successful experience of delivering Science to GCSE/Functional Skills Level 2 An understanding of the barriers to learning faced by children with SEMH and their families, and how to support children in their emotional well-being Expert knowledge of the National Curriculum, particularly in Science The ability to support the curriculum leader to develop and implement policies and practices for Science which reflect the school's commitment to high achievement, effective teaching and learning. Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities A high level of interpersonal skills used with pupils and adults. The ability to plan, organise and prioritise your workload The ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils needs Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children. A commitment to excellence for all pupils


We offer you:An opportunity to play a major role in the development of a fabulous school A dedicated, supportive and friendly staff Excellent relationships with Local Schools and the LA A supportive Governing Body


A full job description and person specification along with application forms should be downloaded from our website


Completed applications application forms can be returned FAO, Headteacher, via his PA c.iddon@mspru.manchester.sch.uk





We will not consider applications in the form of CVs.

Closing date for applications: 9.00 am on Monday 6 October 2025

Interviews: will be held in October 2025.





Manchester Secondary PRU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS prior to starting.

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Manchester Secondary PRU

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Manchester Secondary PRU

Barlow Hall Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Manchester
M21 7JJ
United Kingdom

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