Train to teach with DoWAT

Your journey to become an outstanding teacher starts with The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust (DoWAT) and St Mary’s University. Working together, we deliver Initial Teacher Training which gives you the exciting mix of valuable classroom experience and exciting university lectures.

Choosing to train to teach with us means that you’ll receive a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) and the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). St Mary’s University offers 60 additional M-Level credits, which can be used towards a Master’s Degree, should you wish to do additional training at a later date.

DoWAT Initial Teacher Training brochure

Click on the below courses to find out more:

Primary Education

Secondary Education:

Biology

Chemistry 

Physics 

Mathematics

English

Religious Education

History 

Geography

Physical Education


 

Documents

Train to teach Date  
DoWat Teacher Training Brochure Web 29th Jan 2024 Download

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School Ofsted Success

6th Jun 2024

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‘Outstanding’ result from Nicholas Breakspear Ofsted inspection

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International Week at Our Lady

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Children's Mental Health Week at OLS

12th Feb 2024

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DoWAT Schools' Football Teams Reach County Final

6th Feb 2024

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The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust and St. Mary's University join forces to inspire future teachers

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Ofsted success at St Catherine of Siena!

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St John’s Catholic Primary School celebrates Ofsted success

18th May 2023

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St Mark's to benefit from school renovation projects

3rd Jan 2023

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Outstanding Ofsted report at St Mark's Catholic School

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DoWAT adds another ‘Good’ school to family of academies

25th Sep 2022

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Meet Ms Fiona McCloskey, The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School’s new Headteacher

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18th May 2022

Charity

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Diocesan inspection at St Claudine's

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23rd Nov 2021

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Black History Month - 'Proud to be Me' Initiative at St Thomas More

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Our Lady Catholic Primary Early Years provision awarded the Herts Quality Standard Mark

8th Aug 2021

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We are hiring a Chief Financial Officer! Find out more: https://t.co/Lj2IAJzcb0 pic.twitter.com/3u3CiNr0kP— DoWAT () July 25, 2024

July 25

 

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Summer has arrived! DoWAT wishes you a restful break. pic.twitter.com/gJeeVNVn8v— DoWAT () July 19, 2024

July 19

 

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Applications to Train to Teach with DoWAT this year are now closed! pic.twitter.com/t4LJ9a6zsp— DoWAT () July 8, 2024

July 8

 

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A big thank you to Kevin Gilmartin for sharing his knowledge and expertise on 6th Form Curriculum changes and challenges. A very insightful presentation for our Head of 6th Form day at Waxwell! pic.twitter.com/Kc0kIfAeC1— DoWAT () July 5, 2024

July 5

 

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Check out our current vacancies! Apply now: https://t.co/BQvJxOFPSn#vacancies pic.twitter.com/xZc8WMJSB7— DoWAT () July 5, 2024

July 5

 

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A warm welcome to all our guests joining us today for the Head of 6th Form day 2024. A big thank you to John Cornally for a very engaging session on 6th form Leadership and team coaching! pic.twitter.com/ok3W95eIRf— DoWAT () July 4, 2024

July 4

 

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It's starting to feel like Summer! At St John's Catholic Primary School, their ducks are enjoying the sunshine and the garden area is blossoming thanks to the pupils from their garden club! pic.twitter.com/K334gyZ5sC— DoWAT () June 28, 2024

June 28

 

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Upon completing your training, if a teaching position matching your subject area becomes available within our schools, you’re guaranteed an interview for the position!Explore our offer: https://t.co/rJ3Uih00Gk pic.twitter.com/md91OLS0bW— DoWAT () June 24, 2024

June 24

 

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Students from had a wonderful time for the Get Into Teaching Event at St Mary's University. Thank you to St Mary's for a series of wonderful presentations! pic.twitter.com/6JBJTgcE5Y— DoWAT () June 21, 2024

June 21

 

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Good luck everyone! https://t.co/nA2yTzaNGr— DoWAT () June 21, 2024

June 21

 

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Thank you to for their Get into Teaching Event! It was an incredibly informative presentation and discussion on Primary Education for Geography and Routes into teaching! pic.twitter.com/jroEHuRdg1— DoWAT () June 20, 2024

June 20

 

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Learn how you can use AI effectively in school to improve your workload. To register use the following link or scan the QR code: https://t.co/yVQ1mFWivZ pic.twitter.com/gG6sMWBrBn— DoWAT () June 19, 2024

June 19

 

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Thank you so much for joining us! https://t.co/6LpZ0mBCuU— DoWAT () June 19, 2024

June 19

 

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Ciara led an insightful talk on developing reading for weaker readers for our Deputy Heads today.#reading pic.twitter.com/yJWOk51R5h— DoWAT () June 18, 2024

June 18

 

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It's Secondary Deputy HeadTeacher day at DoWAT! Thank you to John for his talk on "How do you lead your teams?". pic.twitter.com/unjmxrDn0y— DoWAT () June 18, 2024

June 18

 

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Learn how you can use AI effectively in school to improve your workload. To register use the following link or scan the QR code: https://t.co/yVQ1mFWivZ pic.twitter.com/xh7OnwUaqb— DoWAT () June 14, 2024

June 14

 

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Check out our current vacancies! Apply now: https://t.co/H6nTG6LIsI#vacancies pic.twitter.com/KhEDuIh730— DoWAT () June 12, 2024

June 12

 

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DoWAT are looking for Foundation Governors! pic.twitter.com/UfDwcRLgG2— DoWAT () June 6, 2024

June 6

 

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Learn how you can use AI effectively in school to improve your workload. To register use the following link or scan the QR code: https://t.co/yVQ1mFWivZ pic.twitter.com/96XtuTpmKG— DoWAT () June 5, 2024

June 5

 

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We hope you have a restful half term break! pic.twitter.com/7yftIEeXuK— DoWAT () June 3, 2024

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