Job Title: Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) Teacher
Location: Nottingham
Pay Rate: £130 – £251+ per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time
Are you a resilient and compassionate Teacher with the skills to engage and inspire pupils in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) setting?
GSL Education are currently seeking a dedicated PRU Teacher to work across multiple subjects within Nottingham. This role provides the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people who may face barriers to learning, helping them re-engage with education and reach their full potential.
Role Overview:
As a PRU Teacher delivering multi-subject lessons, you will work with students who require alternative educational provision due to behavioural, social, or emotional challenges.
As a PRU Teacher, you will:
* Plan and deliver engaging lessons across a range of subjects suited to pupils’ individual learning needs.
* Adapt teaching strategies to support students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs and behavioural challenges.
* Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment where every student feels supported.
* Encourage positive behaviour, resilience, and a growth mindset.
* Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, behaviour mentors, and pastoral staff to ensure holistic support for learners.
* Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting approaches to maximise outcomes.
Requirements for PRU Teacher:
* UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential.
* Experience teaching in PRUs, alternative provisions, or with SEMH learners is highly desirable.
* Ability to teach across multiple subjects confidently.
* Strong behaviour management skills with a calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
* An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
* A full CV covering the last 10 years of employment, with any gaps explained.
What GSL Education offers:
* Competitive daily pay rates.
* Flexible placements to suit your lifestyle – day-to-day, long-term, full-time, or part-time.
* Professional development and training opportunities tailored to working with SEMH and PRU settings.
* Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for the role of PRU Teacher, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV. A consultant will be in touch shortly.