Teacher of English in Cottenham

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., 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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., 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.

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