The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School is seeking an English and Media teacher who inspires a love of reading, writing, and media literacy, develops critical thinking, and drives strong academic and creative 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 lessons across the English and Media curricula

• 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:  

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 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. 

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is found.