Location: Burnley, Lancashire (covering Burnley, Pendle & surrounding areas)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent (Temp-to-Perm)
Start Date: Immediate / After Half Term
Have you got the presence, rapport, and practical skills to lead a classroom without holding QTS?
We are recruiting a dynamic, resilient Instructor / Unqualified Teacher to join a forward-thinking Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) / Alternative Provision (AP) based in the Burnley area, serving learners across East Lancashire.
This is a fantastic temp-to-perm pathway offering up to £33,000 per annum (pro rata / day rate equivalent). It is purpose-built for experienced Cover Supervisors, Specialist HLTAs, Sports Coaches, Youth Workers, or Vocational Instructors ready to take full ownership of classroom planning, delivery, and pastoral mentorship without the requirement of Qualified Teacher Status.
You will teach small, high-support groups of young people who have disengaged from mainstream education, working predominantly with pupils who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, neurodiverse profiles (ASC, ADHD), and associated behavioural challenges.
The Role & Responsibilities
Plan, adapt, and deliver engaging lessons across core subjects, functional skills, or vocational/practical projects tailored to individual student interests.
Lead small classes (typically 4-8 pupils) supported by experienced Learning Support Assistants.
Manage classroom dynamics proactively using non-confrontational de-escalation, restorative practice, and trauma-informed methods.
Track learner progress, set attainable targets, and help re-engage pupils who have faced significant barriers in previous school settings.
Serve as a key pastoral mentor, building high-trust relationships that foster confidence, emotional regulation, and attendance.
Transition seamlessly from an initial temporary trial into a permanent school contract.
Candidate Profile & Requirements
Experience: Proven track record leading classes or running structured learning interventions within an Alternative Provision, PRU, SEMH school, secondary setting, or youth outreach service.
Qualifications: Degree level, HLTA status, or specialist vocational/sports qualifications desirable; QTS is not required.
Behaviour Management: Confident, de-escalation-focused approach; certification in Team Teach, MAPA, or positive handling is an advantage (or willingness to complete training).
Mindset: Firm, fair, highly empathetic, and resilient-someone who looks past challenging behaviour to understand the young person behind it.
Safeguarding: Must hold or be willing to process an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, with full, checkable employment references.
Location: Based in or easily commutable to Burnley (accessible from Blackburn, Accrington, Colne, Nelson, and Rossendale).
Package & Benefits
Salary: Earn up to £33k equivalent (competitive daily rate paid weekly via PAYE).
Temp-to-Perm Security: Clear, straightforward progression into a permanent school staff position.
Small Class Sizes: Freedom from 30-pupil classrooms-focus on real relationship building and therapeutic education.
Supportive Environment: Strong SLT, high staff-to-pupil ratios, and comprehensive in-house professional development.
Balanced Schedule: Standard school hours, Monday to Friday, term-time only.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take your teaching or instructor career to the next level and make a genuine difference to young people across East Lancashire, apply today.
Click 'Apply Now' with an up-to-date CV, or get in touch directly to discuss trial days and immediate interview opportunities
Salary description
£135.00 - £168.00 per day