Cover Teacher - Secondary PRU

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Oldham
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Sen
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    Competitive Rates

Cover Teacher - Secondary PRU

Cover Teacher – Secondary PRU (Pupil Referral Unit)
Start Date: ASAP or September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (with potential to become permanent)
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester

Are you a confident and adaptable teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in a secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)? Hays Education is recruiting on behalf of a well-established PRU in Manchester, supporting students aged 11–16 who are not currently in mainstream education due to behavioural, emotional, or social challenges. This is a full-time teaching role available immediately or from September 2025, initially on a temporary basis with the potential to become permanent.

Your New Role
  • Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects to KS3 and KS4 students
  • Manage classroom behaviour and support students with additional needs
  • Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and SEN staff
  • Provide a consistent and structured learning environment for students in alternative provision
What You’ll Need to Succeed
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant classroom experience
  • Experience working with secondary school students
  • Strong behaviour management and communication skills
  • A flexible, calm, and resilient approach to teaching
  • Enhanced DBS check on the update service (or willingness to apply)
What You’ll Get in Return
  • Competitive daily pay rates through Hays Education
  • Personal support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
  • Access to exclusive CPD training and development opportunities
  • Opportunity to work in a highly supportive and inclusive PRU setting
  • £250 in high street shopping vouchers for every successful teacher referral
  • Potential for a permanent teaching role after the initial term
What You Need to Do Now
If you're a passionate and reliable Cover Teacher looking to work in a Manchester PRU, click ‘Apply Now’ to upload your CV, or contact the Hays Education Manchester office on 0161 228 7300 for more information.

Not the right role for you? We have a wide range of teaching jobs in Manchester, including roles in PRUs, SEMH schools, and alternative provision – get in touch for a confidential discussion about your next opportunity.

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