Teacher of Spanish
Cottenham Village College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UA12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September
Closing date
28 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Spanish
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,235.00 - £52,064.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS
Teacher of Spanish job summary
Teacher of Spanish (MPS/UPS) - Full Time, Permanent
Location: Cottenham Village College
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: 28 June 2026
Inspire a love of languages and open doors to the wider world—this is an exciting opportunity to join Cottenham Village College as a Teacher of Spanish, teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4 within a supportive and ambitious department.
About Cottenham Village CollegeCottenham Village College is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the local community, committed to ensuring that every student achieves their full potential. The college prides itself on fostering a culture of high expectations, mutual respect, and strong pastoral support, where students feel safe, valued, and inspired to succeed. Staff at CVC work collaboratively to deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and a broad, ambitious curriculum, supporting pupils to develop both academically and personally. With a clear focus on continuous improvement, professional development, and staff wellbeing, Cottenham Village College offers a positive and supportive environment in which teachers can thrive and grow in their careers.
Key Responsibilities- Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality Spanish lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Inspire students to develop a passion for languages and achieve strong outcomes
- Use assessment effectively to inform teaching and provide targeted support
- Contribute to the development of a broad and ambitious MFL curriculum
- Maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement, and achievement
- Participate fully in departmental and whole-school initiatives, including enrichment opportunities
- Support the wider ethos of the school, including pastoral responsibilities as a form tutor
- A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with the ability to teach Spanish to KS3 and 4
- Strong subject knowledge and a passion for language learning
- A commitment to high standards of teaching, learning, and student progress
- The ability to engage and motivate students of all abilities
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A team player who is eager to contribute to a collaborative department
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
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
- 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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