Teacher of English

Cottenham Village College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UA

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  31 March 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  13 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £33,235.00 - £52,064.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata salary 0.6 £19,941 - £31,238

Teacher of English job summary

Teacher of English - Cottenham Village College

0.6 (3 days per week) | Permanent Contract
Salary: MPS/UPS pro rata £19,941 - £31,238
Closing Date: 30th March 2026

Are you a passionate English teacher who inspires curiosity, creativity and confidence in every learner? Have you been looking for a role where your love of literature and language can truly make a difference?

Cottenham Village College is a vibrant, inclusive, and ambitious school with a strong reputation for academic excellence and a warm, supportive community ethos. We are proud to provide a rich curriculum, exceptional pastoral care, and a commitment to developing well-rounded, confident young people. As part of a highly respected multi-academy trust, the college benefits from extensive professional learning opportunities, collaborative networks, and a clear vision for continual improvement.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of English to join our successful English department on a part‑time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and inspiring English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring students of all abilities are challenged, supported, and motivated to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, dynamic English lessons that ignite a love of reading, writing, and communication.
• Assess, track and monitor pupil progress to ensure strong outcomes for all learners.
• Contribute to curriculum development within the English team.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes high expectations and outstanding behaviour for learning.
• Engage fully in wider departmental and school life, including enrichment opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• A dedicated, reflective practitioner with a strong subject knowledge and passion for English.
• Someone who believes in the potential of every student and is committed to delivering excellent teaching.
• A team player with strong communication skills and a desire to contribute to a collaborative, forward-thinking department.
• A teacher who is committed to continuous professional development and willing to embrace new ideas and approaches.

Interested in Applying?

If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply or contact our recruitment team at recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cottenham Village College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 877 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cottenham Village College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cottenham-village-college-cambridge

Welcome to Cottenham Village College, part of the Astrea Academy Trust, a highly-successful 11-16 mixed academy situated close to the beautiful city of Cambridge; here you will find hard-working, well-behaved students and friendly, dedicated staff who are committed to a fully inclusive, comprehensive education.

The college was established in 1963, one of several village colleges in the region that were the inspiration of educational pioneer Henry Morris, who believed that the school should be at the heart of its community and that education should be a lifelong process. This vision of a school that serves and involves its whole community, that fosters high aspirations and inspires a love of learning is as central to our ethos today as it was when it opened.

Through a highly-ambitious curriculum at CVC, we aim to foster students’ curiosity, unlock their potential and raise their aspirations, as well as ensure that students achieve high levels of attainment that will open doors for their future. A stimulating and broad curriculum also places students in a strong position to question and debate the world around them, making them intellectually resilient and prepares them for citizenship in a democratic society. We believe this is a right of all students and one which is liberating and empowering.

We are equally proud of the wider curricular provision at CVC, both in formal lessons and outside the classroom. Our extensive range of extra-curricular activities, including sports, music, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme and residential trips, help to give all students a fully-rounded education and creates opportunity for their personal, as well as their academic, growth.

Cottenham Village College is a friendly, positive and exciting place to work and to learn and we take great pride in the high standards our students consistently achieve. We have very high expectations of all members of the College community and provide an inclusive, friendly and supportive environment in which everyone can thrive and achieve. Students leave as happy, well-qualified and well-motivated individuals who go on to excel in local sixth forms, colleges, universities and the wider world.

I hope you find the information on the school’s website useful. If there is anything you cannot find, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you wish to visit the school to see it for yourself, please contact the school and we would be delighted to show you around.

Zoe Andrews, Principal

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