Primary Teacher (PRU)

Posted 11 months ago

Primary Teacher (PRU)

London

Consultant

London

Consultant

London

Liam Rogers

I bring a unique perspective to connecting schools and candidates.

Primary Teacher (PRU) – Islington

Full Time | Term Time Only | November/December 2025 Start
Paid to Scale | Long-Term Role (Temp to Perm)
Key Phrase: Primary Teacher (PRU)

Long Term Futures are working with a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Islington to recruit an experienced and dedicated Primary Teacher (PRU) to join their team on a full-time basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a specialist KS1–KS2 setting, supporting pupils who have been referred due to social, emotional or behavioural needs (SEMH). As a Primary Teacher (PRU), you will teach small classes with strong support from teaching assistants, therapists and senior leaders. A nurturing, resilient and trauma-informed approach is essential.

The Role: Primary Teacher (PRU)

As a Primary Teacher (PRU), your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, tailored lessons for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs

• Differentiating learning so that all pupils can make progress

• Building strong, trusting relationships through trauma-informed practice

• Working closely with support staff, therapists and senior leaders to meet individual pupil needs

• Implementing personalised behaviour plans and supporting reintegration to mainstream where appropriate

• Contributing to the school’s ethos of inclusion, emotional wellbeing and restorative approaches

Ideal Candidate – Skills and Experience

The successful Primary Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Primary

• Experience teaching pupils with behavioural needs or in alternative provision

• Strong behaviour management skills and a nurturing, calm approach

• Understanding of trauma-informed or therapeutic teaching models

• Commitment to helping vulnerable pupils re-engage with learning

Location and Transport – Islington, North London

• Close to Finsbury Park, Archway and Highbury & Islington stations

• Bus routes include 4, 19, 263 and W7

• Easily commutable from Camden, Haringey, Hackney and surrounding areas

Why Work with Long Term Futures

• Paid to scale from day one

• Long-term and temp-to-perm roles only – no daily supply

• Free CPD including behaviour management, trauma-informed teaching and safeguarding

• Progression routes into SENCo, pastoral leadership or curriculum lead roles

• Dedicated consultant support from PRU and SEND specialists

Learn about us: Working with Long Term Futures
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If you are a qualified, passionate and resilient Primary Teacher looking for a meaningful and impactful role in a specialist setting, apply today with Long Term Futures.

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