Teacher of Art

Teacher of Art Location: Cottenham Village College Contract: Full Time, Permanent Start Date: September 2026 Salary: £33,235 - £45,803 (MPS) About Cottenham Village College 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. About the Role 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. Key Responsibilities 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 Why Join Cottenham Village College? We offer a working environment where teachers are trusted, supported, and developed. You will benefit fr