Craven Pupil Referral Service is a small secondary school, of just 29 pupils, based on the outskirts of Skipton that provides high-quality education for young people who have been excluded, or are in danger of exclusion, from mainstream school. Rated GOOD by Ofsted in 2024 Craven Pupil Referral Service, Skipton - OFSTED Reports

Do you want to truly change lives?

Craven PRS is seeking a committed, resilient and compassionate member to join our dedicated team. We work with young people who require something different from mainstream education – smaller settings, strong relationships, and adults who believe in them.

Working closely with all staff and the Senior Leadership Team, you will:

• Work with staff to create and maintain an emotionally safe and trauma informed environment.
• Provide focused support for individual pupils to help them overcome barriers to learning.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, helping them develop strategies to regulate their emotions and behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external agencies to ensure pupils receive the support they need.
• Monitor pupils' progress and contribute to support plans and reviews.
• Support and coordinate transition processes for pupils

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children or young people, particularly those with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs or challenging behaviour.
• Is calm, patient, and able to build positive relationships based on trust and respect.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to inclusion and believes every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.
• Can work effectively as part of a supportive and dedicated team.
• Has a proactive approach to promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Values teamwork, humour, and mutual support

The successful candidate will therefore be an innovative thinker, conscientious worker and able to inspire confidence in students.

If you are the kind of person who believes that every young person deserves a second chance, we would love to hear from you.

Experience in PRU / PRS / alternative provision is welcome but not essential

Visits and informal conversations are warmly encouraged.

Your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description and person specification. This information will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.

School Website: http://www.cravenprs.org.uk/

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Please note: this advertisement may be closed early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

For further information about the position, or to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Michelle Airey, School Business Manager on 01756 630495.

• Application forms can be requested from school, which must be e-mailed to information@cravenprs.org with subject FAO Michelle Airey
• We will not accept CV or agency applications.
• The closing date for this post is 9am Friday 2nd October 2026
• It is intended interviews will take place the following week and will be confirmed with successful candidates.

Craven PRS is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of all young people and it is expected that all staff share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure and barring checks.

Key Dates:

Closing date: Friday 2 October 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Key Documents:

Job Description & Person Specification
Application Form

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