Spencer Clarke Group
SEMH Teacher – Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
Longsight, Manchester
Full-Time | September Start
Are you a resilient and passionate teacher with experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you thrive in environments where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of students who face significant barriers to education?
We are recruiting for a full-time SEMH Teacher to join a well-established Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Longsight, Manchester. This role involves working with pupils who display highly challenging behaviour and require a structured, consistent, and nurturing approach to learning.
ECTs are welcome to apply, provided they have relevant experience working with SEMH pupils, challenging behaviour, or alternative provision settings.
The Role
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the individual needs of students with SEMH needs.
- Adapt learning materials and teaching strategies to support pupils working at varying academic levels.
- Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour using positive behaviour management techniques.
- Build strong, professional relationships with students who may have experienced trauma, exclusion, or disrupted education.
- Support pupils' emotional development, self-regulation, and engagement with learning.
- Work closely with pastoral teams, teaching assistants, parents, and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Experience working with students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
- Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Experience adapting lessons to meet a range of learning abilities and needs.
- A resilient, patient, and proactive approach.
- Commitment to supporting vulnerable young people and promoting positive educational outcomes.
Desirable
- Previous experience within a PRU, Alternative Provision, SEMH School, or specialist setting.
- Team Teach training (although training can be provided).
- Experience supporting students with additional SEND needs alongside SEMH.
What We Offer
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Ongoing CPD and specialist behaviour management training.
- Access to Team Teach training where required.
- A supportive leadership team and experienced staff network.
- The opportunity to have a significant impact on the lives and futures of vulnerable young people.
Location: Longsight, Manchester
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
This role would suit an experienced SEMH Teacher, PRU Teacher, Alternative Provision Teacher, or a resilient ECT looking to begin their career within a specialist setting.
Apply today to support and inspire young people who need positive role models and outstanding educators the most.
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