Teacher of Art

Teacher of Art

Location: Cottenham Village College
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £33,235 - £45,803 (MPS)

Cottenham Village College is a high-performing secondary school within Astrea Academy Trust, located in Cambridgeshire. The college is committed to providing a knowledge-rich curriculum and a disruption-free learning environment where all students can achieve highly. With a strong focus on high-quality teaching, professional development, and consistent behaviour systems, the school offers an ambitious and supportive setting for both students and staff to thrive. As part of the Astrea Cambridgeshire region, staff benefit from collaboration across schools, excellent resources, and clear opportunities for career progression.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Art to join our dedicated and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a developing department and inspire students through a high-quality, knowledge-rich art curriculum.

• Plan and deliver high-quality Art lessons that engage and challenge students of all abilities
• Teach across Key Stages, ensuring strong progress and outcomes for all pupils
• Contribute to the development of a knowledge-rich curriculum in line with Trust expectations
• Use assessment effectively to inform teaching and support student progress
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour in line with the school’s consistent systems
• Provide clear, impactful feedback in line with the school’s whole-class feedback approach
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the department and across the Trust
• Engage fully with CPD, instructional coaching, and professional development opportunities
• Uphold and promote the values and ethos of Cottenham Village College and Astrea Academy Trust

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified teacher with a specialism in Art
• A strong subject knowledge and passion for delivering a knowledge-rich Art curriculum
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that support all learners to succeed
• High expectations of student behaviour and a commitment to maintaining a calm, disruption-free classroom
• A reflective practitioner who is open to feedback and committed to continual improvement
• A collaborative team player who is willing to share ideas and contribute to departmental development
• The ability to use assessment effectively to inform teaching and drive student progress
• A commitment to the wider life of the school, including enrichment and extracurricular opportunities
• Alignment with the values and ethos of Cottenham Village College and Astrea Academy Trust

We offer a working environment where teachers are trusted, supported, and developed. You will benefit from:

• A collaborative department with shared planning and fully resourced schemes of work, enabling a strong focus on high-quality teaching
• A feedback-focused culture, with whole-class feedback approaches and no onerous marking expectations
• Disruption-free classrooms supported by a clear and consistent ‘warm/strict’ behaviour system
• Instructional coaching and regular ‘no-stakes’ drop-ins in place of formal graded observations
• Access to National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) and a clear, structured progression pathway
• Generous CPD and career development opportunities across the Astrea Cambridgeshire region
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking

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!