Teacher of English
Cottenham Village College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UA16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
8 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,235.00 - £52,064.00 Annually (FTE) MPS1-UPS3 scale
Teacher of English job summary
English Teacher - Full Time or Part Time, Permanent
Start Date: April 2026 or earlier if possible
Location: Cottenham Village College
Salary: MPS/UPS
Do you have a passion for English and a desire to share it with students across all ability levels?
Cottenham Village College is seeking a committed and enthusiastic English teacher to join our thriving and successful department. We will consider Full Time or Part Time and this would be suitable for either an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT).
Key Responsibilities- Teach English across the full ability range in Years 7-11.
- Deliver engaging, knowledge-rich lessons that inspire a love of literature and language.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and discipline, creating a focused and respectful learning environment.
- Contribute to curriculum development and departmental initiatives.
- Collaborate with colleagues to share best practice and support student progress.
Cottenham Village College is a high-achieving, inclusive school with a strong academic ethos. Our English department is made up of experienced, reflective, and passionate subject specialists who work collaboratively to deliver outstanding outcomes for students.
We are committed to a knowledge-rich curriculum and a traditional approach to teaching, behaviour, and culture. Influenced by Lemov’s Teach Like A Champion, Rosenshine’s principles, and cognitive science, we believe in explicit instruction and the power of teaching ‘the best that has been thought and said’. Our scholarly culture is warm and strict, disciplined and joyful—ensuring impeccable behaviour so teachers can teach and students can learn.
What We’re Looking ForWe are looking for a teacher who:
- Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for English.
- Can teach across the full ability range in Years 7-11.
- Is committed to delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum.
- Values high expectations and excellent behaviour.
- Is reflective, collaborative, and eager to grow professionally.
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.
Closing Date:
The closing date for applications is 8th February 2026.
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close the advert and interview prior to the stated deadline should an exceptional candidate apply. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
Flexible Interview Dates:
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)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
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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