Our Staff

Prior to joining the Laurus Trust, Mark worked in higher education as a Senior Lecturer in Education, supporting and training future teachers. He has extensive experience across primary, secondary and higher education, with particular expertise in SEND, Inclusion and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).

Mark is excited to lead Laurus Grace and help strengthen the specialist education offer in Stockport. He is passionate about providing every student with the very best education and opportunities, while building a school that students, staff and the wider community can be proud of.

Having achieved Advanced Skills Teacher (AST) status in Mathematics in 2008, David has a strong track record of developing teaching and learning and supporting other educators. He completed a doctorate in education and now leads the Trust’s Research and Development programme.

Through this work, David co-founded the North West One Maths Hub, helping to improve the teaching of mathematics across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Alongside teaching Science, he has contributed to curriculum development and supported students in progressing to ambitious post-16 and post-18 pathways.

Over the course of his career, Jack has held a number of leadership roles, including Director of Learning and Head of Altius House, where he supported students’ academic progress, leadership development and engagement with the Trust’s Four Cornerstones.

Jack is passionate about providing young people with the highest quality education and support. He is proud to be part of the leadership team at Laurus Grace and is committed to helping every student reach their potential and achieve success in the future of their choice.

Her role has involved providing strategic leadership of SEMH provision across the Trust’s mainstream schools, delivering training and implementing key initiatives to develop understanding and promote inclusive practice for students with SEMH needs.

Chloe is driven by her passion for working with young people. Prior to joining the Laurus Trust, she worked as a Communication and Interaction Specialist within a number of secondary and further education settings.

In November 2020, Chloe achieved her MEd in Psychology of Education from the University of Manchester, further developing her professional knowledge and lifelong understanding of autism.