Head of English - Maternity Cover

Cottenham Village College has an exciting opportunity for a Head of English to join their team to cover maternity leave!

This is an exciting opportunity to apply for the Head of English position to support colleagues within the department to enhance their effectiveness in the classroom and beyond and be accountable for raising standards of student attainment and achievement within the department, monitoring and supporting student progress.

The successful candidate will be an experienced and outstanding classroom practitioner with a track record of strong outcomes. 

The role: 

• To set challenging teaching and learning objectives which are relevant to all students 
• To develop strategies for the use of Literacy & Numeracy to promote new teaching methods and improve learning and monitor their effectiveness in raising standards of teaching and learning 
• To lead or contribute to professional development activities as part of the planned programme for the school and to promote the sharing of good practice 
• To make appropriate use of the school’s monitoring and assessment strategies to evaluate students’ progress towards planned learning objectives 
• To use monitoring and assessment information to improve planning and teaching 
• To have high expectations of students and build successful relationships centred on teaching and learning 
• To establish a purposeful learning environment where diversity is valued and where students feel safe and secure and confident

We are looking for individuals who have: 

• Qualified teacher status 
• Detailed understanding of planning the KS3 curriculum 
• Proven experience of leadership at KS3 and/or KS4 with excellent classroom management skills

About Us

Cottenham Village College is a successful school, situated close to the beautiful city of Cambridge, where you will find dedicated, well-behaved pupils and friendly, supportive staff who are committed to comprehensive education. We believe that truly great evidence-informed teaching, delivering an ambitious curriculum for all, is key to improving students’ outcomes. We prioritise teachers’ professional development and learning and we value a culture of hard work, collaboration and a belief that anything is possible. Come and join us!

The English faculty is driven by the conviction that students are entitled to know and read great works of literature. We are proud to offer our students access to powerful knowledge, and at the heart of this lies our five-year curriculum: knowledge that enables access to complex texts and develops cultural literacy. In the English faculty subject knowledge is celebrated, and teachers strive to develop it further. Alongside this, curricular thought and a research-informed approach are valued, as we continue to develop a curriculum for our students that challenges them to think and to learn and establishes high expectations for all. We wish to appoint an English teacher with strong subject knowledge who can contribute to the continuing successes of the faculty.

Astrea Academy Trust are fully committed to being diverse and inclusive workforce where together we can embrace each other’s unique individuality, background and heritage. We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities.

We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils.

In return, we can offer you: 

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement 
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible working opportunities from your first day 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 
• Continued professional development and training opportunities 
• Free on-site parking

 Closing Date 3 July 2022

Interested in applying?

If this is something you’re interested in, looking for a new challenge, have a passion for education or maybe all of the above, take a look at the Applicant Brief to find out more about the role to apply.

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.

All queries should be directed via email to recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org