“Once you learn to read you will be free forever.” - Fredrick Douglass We are looking for an Teacher of English to join our friendly, professional team at Didsbury High School to help drive our ongoing success in delivering excellent teaching and learning outcomes. The curriculum at Didsbury High School is rich, one that spans the ‘entire’ chronology of the literary canon. The story is chronological in structure to help students construct a sense-making narrative that connects our literary tradition. A structure that will allow them to see, understand and explore the underpinning ideas/themes and intentions of writers from across literary history and a range of cultures. A curriculum that teaches beyond what is simply required by the exams. Both the Language and Literature curriculums are built around a process of interleaving topics and self-testing. To reflect the linear exam courses material is studied on an ongoing cycle with a focus placed on testing and re-testing to aid the development of long term memory and mastery of both the skills and knowledge required. This curriculum structure aims to; improve student retention of knowledge, build student confidence ahead of assessments and give a clear and consistent routine to lessons. The Language curriculum is built around a thematic approach that allows for purposeful and supportive links to be made between this and the content and context studied through Literature. For further details on the role, including key skills and experience required, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached below. To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. The Laurus Trust recognises the importance of employees' work/life balance. A better work-life balance can increase staff motivation, reduce employee stress, improve performance and productivity and make employment more accessible for more people. Where it is possible and practical, we will accommodate flexible arrangements from day 1, which may involve job sharing, part-time working, bespoke timetabling or a nine-day fortnight. If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our students by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you. To complete an application form please click ‘Fast Apply’. A full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. Closing Date: Friday 10th October 2025. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date. interview Date: Wednesday 15th October. Disability Confident Employer We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.