Head of Biology

The Laurus Trust - Unashamedly Academic

We are looking for an individual who;

• Has excellent and demonstrable subject knowledge and can deliver high quality teaching and learning across all key stages
• Inspires students to strive for excellence and is committed to our ethos that we do ‘whatever it takes’ to ensure that all students achieve their potential

Didsbury High School is a new secondary free school for 11-18 students in South Manchester. The school is run by the Laurus Trust and replicates the outstanding education already provided by the Trust’s founder school, Cheadle Hulme High School (CHHS). It opened in September 2019, initially providing 210 Year 7 places in eight forms.

The Laurus Trust is a highly successful and growing multi-academy trust in the North West of England. Our vision is for everyone regardless of background or circumstance to be inspired, to thrive in all environments, to recognise what it takes to succeed, to set aspirational goals and to work hard to achieve them.

All our Laurus Schools are hugely oversubscribed and have a reputation, both locally and further afield, for outstanding teaching and learning through the relentless pursuit of excellence and the determination to ensure that every child succeeds. In the recent Staff Engagement Survey 97% of our employees stated that they would recommend working for Laurus Trust to their friends. In 2019/20 our average Teacher turnover rate for Secondary schools was 3.75%, which falls way below the National Average of 15%.

Due to continued growth and expansion, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Biology to join the team at Didsbury High School. You will facilitate and encourage learning which enables students to achieve high standards; to share and support the corporate responsibility for the well-being, education and discipline of all students.

Employee Benefits

At the heart of our success at Laurus is the passionate belief in the importance of professional learning for all our staff. A rich diet of research informed pedagogy ensures that our teachers are at the cutting edge of their practice. To support this, we financially support masters and doctoral level study alongside the NPQ suite of qualifications. 

We also offer a wide range of other employee benefits to all of our staff in return for their commitment to our schools, and to help contribute towards improving their overall well-being. These can be found detailed in our Candidate Applicant Pack. 

Applying to the Laurus Trust

If you want to work in a highly ambitious and successful school, and have the passion and commitment to join us at an exciting time for learning and development as we expand and open new schools in the Trust, then we would like to hear from you.     

For further information relating to the School you’re applying to, or for more information about The Laurus Trust, please download the Candidate Information Pack or visit https://www.laurustrust.co.uk/

For general queries relating to the role or your application, feel free to contact us using the recruitment e-mail; recruitment@laurustrust.co.uk 

N.B: Please complete an application form as CV’s will not be accepted. We also ask that you base the evidence in your application on the knowledge and experience of the role as described in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. 

Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2020 at 12.00pm

Interview Date: Friday 16th October 2020

The Laurus Trust and its affiliated schools are committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2019 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.