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Lead Teacher | Specialist SEMH & PRU | Manchester
Location: Newton Heath Learning Centre (with city-wide flexibility) Salary: 32k-51k Start Date: September 2026.
Are you ready to lead 'New Beginnings' and shape 'Positive Futures'?
Manchester Secondary PRU is seeking an ambitious, resilient, and visionary Lead Teacher to join our leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a pivotal role that combines high-quality classroom teaching with strategic curriculum oversight in a specialist SEMH setting.
The Role: As Lead Teacher, you will be the pedagogical heartbeat of the Newton Heath Learning Centre. Working in a powerful partnership with the Student Services Manager, you will lead by example-modelling "Quality First" teaching in English and at least one other subject, while providing the pastoral stability our vulnerable students need to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum Quality: Quality assure the delivery of the entire curriculum across your centre, conducting monitoring and evaluation to drive standards.
SEND Intervention: Collaborate with the MSPRU SEND department to identify learning barriers and implement high-impact interventions.
Pastoral Leadership: Act as a champion for your students, advocating for their needs and ensuring the best possible outcomes for those excluded from mainstream education.
Strategic Growth: Support the Senior Leadership Team in implementing policies that reflect our commitment to excellence and transformative education.
Why Manchester Secondary PRU?
Leadership Impact: Play a major role in the strategic development of a unique and ambitious city-wide school.
Supportive Culture: Join a dedicated, friendly staff team with a supportive Governing Body.
Professional Agency: Enjoy excellent relationships with local schools and the Local Authority as you advocate for your students.
The Ideal Candidate:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): A proven track record of delivering English to GCSE/Functional Skills Level 2.
Visionary Leader: The ability to manage change and a passion for driving school improvement.
SEMH Expert: Deep understanding of the emotional and social barriers to learning and a "tenacious" approach to overcoming them.
- Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS on the update service
Organisational Excellence: Highly skilled at planning, prioritising, and adapting teaching to meet complex individual needs.
How to Apply: We are looking for a leader with a sense of real purpose. If you have the resilience and heart to lead in this rewarding environment, we want to hear from you.
📩 Send your CV and/or for a confidential discussion about the role, contact Aaron Jones on 0161 240 1411 or aaron.jones@randstad.co.uk
Closing Date: 9:00 AM, Monday 20th April 2026 Interviews: April / May 2026
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