Wholeschool Literacy Lead and Teacher of English

Do you want to work in a supportive, high achieving and motivated English Department? Do you want to inspire young people from diverse back grounds to achieve their full potential and nurture relationships that support and guide them? If this sounds like you, then The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School wants to hear from you.

Are you looking for career development and rapid career development?

About Our School:

The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School is an oversubscribed 11 to 18 provider and through the ‘Douay Way’, we believe that all of our students can grow, aspire and achieve through faith and respect.

Our school is an exciting and busy environment where we strive to develop the whole child, and provide continuous career development opportunities. The Douay Martyrs Catholic School offers excellent professional development, outstanding leadership at both senior and middle management and great support for ECT’s.

About the English Department:

The English department is a leading department within the school with a superb literacy programme and a strong uptake at Sixth Form for English Literature A-level. Our GCSE 2023 saw progress and attainment within the top 10% nationally. However, we are more than just focused on statistics; our department is a nurturing and developmental environment, and the Douay Martyrs English Department is the perfect place to develop your career.

The successful candidate will: 

·        Be an excellent experienced teacher who is motivated to teach engaging lessons that will stimulate and challenge all students.

• Have a proven track record of raising attainments in GCSE groups
• have strong organisational skills
• be aspirational for all students, for the department and for themselves

·        Have expert knowledge both of the subject and the Curriculum.  

·        Be a passionate, determined team player who is able to reflect on their own practise

·        Be able to, plan and deliver effective and high quality lessons to all key stage groups, maximising student progress.   

·        Be a reliable advocate for our young people, keen to build strong relationships founded on mutual respect and compassion.

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. 

·        A strong focus on Staff and Student wellbeing and work/life balance.

·        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: 

 “The Leadership and management of the school is outstanding”. 

 “The strong Catholic ethos of the school helps to effectively promote students, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development at the school” 

 “Students’ behaviour around the school is exemplary” 

“The headteacher and the senior leadership team work closely together and have a relentless focus on school improvement” 

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.