Teacher of English
Cottenham Village College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UA13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September
Closing date
21 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 June 2026
Job details
Job role
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 (Actual)
Teacher of English job summary
Teacher of English
Location: Cottenham Village College
Salary: £33,235 - £52,064 (MPS/UPS)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: 21st June 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of English to join our successful and ambitious English department at Cottenham Village College. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a rich and engaging English curriculum that inspires a love of reading, writing and critical thinking.
Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, you will be supported through high-quality professional development and strong departmental collaboration to ensure you thrive and develop in your role.
About Cottenham Village CollegeAt Cottenham Village College, we are proud to be a highly successful 11-16 academy at the heart of our local community, where pupils are hardworking, well-behaved and eager to learn. We are a friendly, inclusive and ambitious school, committed to ensuring every student achieves their potential. Our curriculum is broad, stimulating and designed to foster curiosity, raise aspirations and secure strong academic outcomes. We place equal value on personal development, offering a wide range of extracurricular opportunities that help pupils grow into confident, well-rounded individuals.
As part of Astrea Academy Trust, we invest heavily in professional development and provide excellent opportunities for colleagues to develop their practice and progress in their careers.
Key responsibilitiesAs a Teacher of English, you will:
- Deliver engaging, high-quality English lessons that inspire and challenge all pupils
- Plan and teach a broad and ambitious curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Develop pupils’ reading, writing, speaking and analytical skills
- Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress in line with academy expectations
- Provide effective feedback to support continuous improvement
- Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes excellent behaviour for learning
- Support the progress of all pupils, including those with SEND and those at risk of underachievement
- Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development
- Participate fully in enrichment opportunities and wider school life
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and raise standards
- Undertake form tutor responsibilities, supporting pupils’ personal development and wellbeing
These responsibilities reflect the expectation to provide outstanding learning experiences, promote high standards of behaviour and support pupil progress across a range of needs.
What we are looking forWe are looking for someone who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong academic background in English
- Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and a passion for English
- Has the ability to plan and deliver engaging, challenging lessons
- Is committed to raising achievement for all pupils
- Has a clear understanding of curriculum design and assessment
- Creates a stimulating learning environment that supports progress
- Is reflective and committed to their own professional development
- Works effectively as part of a collaborative team
- Has high expectations of behaviour and academic success
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong teaching practice, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a clear focus on delivering excellent outcomes for all pupils
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
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
- Academies, None, 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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