Head of Biology

3 weeks ago


Durham, United Kingdom St Leonard’s Catholic School Full time

Location: St Leonard’s Catholic School, North End, Durham, DH1 4NG

Grade: MPS - UPS (£28,000 - £43,685) plus TLR2b (£5,023)

Hours: Permanent, Full Time

St Leonard’s Catholic School is a highly successful and over subscribed 11-18 secondary school located in the historic cathedral city of Durham. Our school aims to provide a stimulating and encouraging environment within which pupils can attain the highest academic success of which they are capable. Last year, our Progress 8 score at GCSE was +0.5, the 3rd highest in the North East. Following this success, we are looking to increase our team of staff and this is a wonderful opportunity for someone wishing to join a forward-thinking school which celebrates a firm sense of Catholic distinctiveness whilst assisting our pupils in taking their place in the world outside school in a fulfilling career, as well-rounded individuals.

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
- Be an excellent teacher.
- A clear commitment to nurturing and promoting the school’s distinctive Catholic ethos.
- A passion for providing the best possible holistic education for all pupils.
- Excellent leadership qualities and management skills.
- A commitment to maximising achievement through excellence in teaching and learning.
- An excellent track record as a classroom teacher and school leader.

**How to Apply**:
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 0191 3848575 to arrange an appointment.

Closing date: 19th March 2023

Interview date: TBC



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