Teacher of English in Otley

Teacher of English - Cottenham Village College

Salary: MPS/UPS

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: January 2027

About the Role

Cottenham Village College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of English to join our successful team from January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner to deliver engaging and challenging lessons that inspire a love of English and enable students to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Whether you are an early career teacher or an experienced educator, you will join a department committed to high standards, strong subject knowledge and helping every student develop as a confident reader, writer and communicator.

About Cottenham Village College

At Cottenham Village College, we are committed to providing a knowledge-rich education underpinned by a traditional approach to teaching, behaviour and culture. We believe that every child deserves access to powerful knowledge and an ambitious curriculum that opens doors to future success. Our approach is informed by evidence-based practice, including the work of Doug Lemov, Rosenshine's principles of instruction and developments in cognitive science, enabling teachers to deliver highly effective lessons that maximise learning.

We are proud of our scholarly culture, which is both warm and disciplined, joyful and purposeful. We believe that excellent behaviour and clear routines create the conditions in which teachers can focus on teaching and students can focus on learning. As a values-driven school, we are unapologetically ambitious for every child, regardless of background, prior attainment or additional need. Our mission is to provide an inclusive, aspirational and academic education that empowers all students to learn, thrive and lead successful lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and knowledge-rich English lessons.
• Teach English across the relevant key stages, ensuring excellent progress for all students.
• Assess, monitor and track student achievement, providing effective feedback to support learning.
• Create a positive classroom environment that promotes high expectations and excellent behaviour.
• Contribute to curriculum development and the continual improvement of teaching and learning.
• Support the wider life of the school through enrichment activities and events.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and raise standards.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents and carers to support achievement and wellbeing.
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities in line with Teachers' Standards and school expectations.

What We Are Looking For

• A qualified teacher with QTS (or equivalent).
• A strong subject specialist with a passion for English Language and Literature.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and challenge students of all abilities.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-informed teaching.
• High expectations of behaviour, achievement and personal conduct.
• A reflective practitioner who is committed to continuous professional development.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine belief that every student can succeed, regardless of their starting point.
• Alignment with the school's values and commitment to educational excellence.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• High standards of behaviour that allow teachers to focus on teaching.
• Extensive professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to evidence-informed teaching practices and subject-specific support.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives and futures of 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.