Job Description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 8:45 - 15:45

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Qualified Teacher Status

Applicant Requirements: Driving Licence

Start Date: 1 January 2026 or as soon as possible

Salary:

Main Scale to Upper Scale

32,916

to

51,048

per annum

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.

About the Candidate

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

About Us

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

To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to:

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

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here



This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.


We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.