English Teacher – Alternative Provision

English Teacher – Alternative Provision (PRU)
Rotherham
Start: September 2026
Full-time: Potential temp-to-perm

Are you an English specialist looking to make a genuine impact outside of a mainstream setting?

We are working in partnership with a well-established alternative provision in Rotherham that supports young people who have been unable to thrive in mainstream education. This setting focuses on re-engagement, emotional regulation, and building trust to help students move forward both academically and personally.

This is a fantastic opportunity for either a qualified teacher or an experienced unqualified educator with a strong background in behaviour support, PRU/AP settings, or secondary English.

The Role:

• Deliver engaging and accessible English lessons across KS3–KS4
• Adapt learning to meet a wide range of needs, including SEMH and behavioural challenges
• Build positive, consistent relationships with students who may be disengaged from education
• Work closely with a supportive, multi-disciplinary team focused on student progress and wellbeing
• Contribute to a structured and nurturing learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

• QTS/QTLS or strong unqualified experience within PRU, AP, or similar settings
• Confident managing challenging behaviour with a calm, consistent approach
• Able to differentiate learning and think creatively to engage learners
• Resilient, patient, and committed to supporting vulnerable young people
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to make a real difference in students’ lives
• Supportive leadership team with a clear behaviour framework
• Smaller class sizes allowing for focused teaching
• Long-term stability with potential for permanent placement
• Ongoing CPD and development opportunities

• -Competitive rates of pay from between £165 – £200   per day (AWR Compliant)
• -On the job training provided by the school
• -24/7 support and feedback from experienced education consultants
• We pride ourselves on intelligently matching our supply and permanent candidates to schools, ensuring that the opportunities stretch and fulfil career ambitions. This is a promise that we have been delivering since 2005, with our simple, honest approach: offering our candidates highly competitive rates of pay with no hassle. We are committed to get it right. First time. Our mission is simple. To Inspire Potential. In our team. In our candidates. In every child.
• PK education is committed to embracing equal opportunities and diversity for all employees, workers and applicants; and shall adhere to such a policy at all times.