ECT English Teacher

The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School are seeking an English teacher who inspires a love of reading and writing, develops critical thinking, and drives strong academic progress. The role is ideal for professionals committed to delivering engaging lessons and helping students achieve their full potential. The role focuses on: Planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality English lessons across the curriculum Monitoring, tracking, and improving students’ academic progress, engagement, and achievement Supporting students to take increasing responsibility for their learning and independent study Working closely with colleagues and SLT to maintain high standards of teaching and learning Maintaining a visible and proactive presence in classrooms and around the school to support student learning 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”. 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. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is found. “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 Yea