English Teacher - Alternative Provision; PRU

We're working with a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Sunderland that is preparing for the new academic year and looking to appoint a dedicated English Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis.

This provision supports pupils who have experienced barriers to mainstream education and require a more personalised and nurturing approach to learning. The school is committed to helping young people rebuild confidence, develop resilience and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

We're looking for a passionate and resilient English Teacher who can engage learners, build positive relationships and deliver high-quality lessons that inspire progress.

• Planning and delivering engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Differentiating learning to meet a range of individual needs and abilities
• Supporting pupils who may have experienced disrupted education
• Building positive relationships and acting as a consistent role model
• Monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress
• Working closely with pastoral teams, support staff and external professionals
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging engagement in learning

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching English at secondary level
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• Experience with in alternative provision, SEMH or SEND settings is desirable
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Full-time role within a supportive alternative provision
• Ongoing support from a consultant who genuinely cares
• Free CPD and online training opportunities

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.