Teacher in Charge of Media Studies

The “Douay Way”, we believe all students can achieve amazing things and grow as men and women! 

The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School are currently recruiting for a dynamic Teacher of Media to lead our welcoming and successful school. We are looking to appoint a teacher who is motivated to teach engaging lessons that help students gain a love of Media. 

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality learning experiences to all students 
• Be a newly qualified or experienced teacher who is enthusiastic, influential and committed to working in pursuit of success for the school academy and its learners.
• Be a passionate believer in Media education. 

Why work for The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School: 

• Fantastic support from your line managers and SLT who genuinely want to see you succeed and thrive. 
• Extensive CPD opportunities, including support for MA Study. 
• To be part of an 11-18 provision with opportunities to teach in the sixth form and be part of the DOWAT Trust and the collaboration it offers. 
• Bespoke CPD for new and emerging school leaders. 
• Great support for NQT’s including your own dedicated mentor, reduced teaching timetable and ‘Outstanding’ teacher programmes available
• Our school has excellent transport links and is minutes away from the Piccadilly, Metropolitan and Central tube lines and is on the local bus route. We are located close by to the A40, M25 and M40 Motorways. 
• Staff are encouraged to join in Extra-Curricular activities and School visits, some overseas, are a strong feature of school life. 

Here’s what Ofsted have to say:

“Leaders are ambitious for their pupils”. 

“Leaders motivate staff through highly effective training”.

“Pupils develop a strong spiritual, moral and social understanding because of the opportunities they are given in school”. 

“The school offers an extensive range of extra-curricular activities for pupils”. 

“Pupils who met with inspectors were confident and self-aware. They enjoy the vast range of leadership and other opportunities available in school”. 

“The behaviour of pupils is good. There is a calm orderly environment around the school”. 

“There is an exceptionally wide range of enrichment opportunities which helps students to develop personal and social skills. Student retention between Year 12 and Year 13 is high because of this support”. 

Visits to the School are warmly welcomed, please contact Mrs Gill Johnston, Headteacher PA on 01895 679400 to arrange a convenient time.

‘We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.