Inspire the Next Generation - Join Cottenham Village College as a Teacher of Mathematics
Are you a passionate and skilled Mathematics teacher ready to make a real impact? If you're looking for a part-time role, this is your opportunity to join a thriving, high-performing department at Cottenham Village College--where teaching is respected, behaviour is calm, and professional development is second to none.
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About the Role
This is a permanent, part-time position (0.6 or 0.8 FTE), starting September 2025. As a Teacher of Mathematics, you'll deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that challenge and support all learners. You'll contribute to a knowledge-rich curriculum, foster a love of maths, and help maintain a culture of high expectations and academic excellence across Key Stages 3 and 4.
You'll be responsible for:
Planning and delivering lessons that build on prior knowledge and challenge all learners
Assessing and adapting teaching to meet the needs of all students, including those absent or in alternative provision
Promoting a reflective, ambitious learning environment where students take pride in their progress
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What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Has successful experience teaching Mathematics at KS3 and KS4
Brings strong subject knowledge and a commitment to evidence-informed practice
Is ready to lead and innovate within the KS3 curriculum
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Why Join Cottenham Village College?
We offer a working environment where teachers are trusted, supported, and developed. You'll benefit from:
A collaborative department with shared planning and fully resourced schemes of work
A feedback-focused culture--no excessive marking
Disruption-free classrooms and a clear, consistent behaviour system
Instructional coaching instead of formal graded observations
Opportunities to teach A Level Maths
Access to NPQs and a clear progression pathway
Generous CPD and career development across the Astrea Cambridgeshire region
Teachers' Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and free on-site parking
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Our Ethos
At Cottenham Village College, we believe in delivering an inclusive, aspirational, and academic education for all. Our approach is rooted in powerful knowledge, traditional teaching methods, and a warm/strict culture that allows students to thrive and teachers to teach.
Interested in Applying?
If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. We welcome early applicants!
Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
Flexible Interview Dates:
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
About
Cottenham Village College
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Cottenham Village College
High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB24 8UA
United Kingdom
+44 1954 288944
About Cottenham Village College
Cottenham Village College, part of the Astrea Academy Trust, a highly successful 11-16 mixed academy situated close to the beautiful city of Cambridge; here you will find hard-working, well-behaved students and dedicated staff who are committed to a fully inclusive, comprehensive education. There are around 880 students on roll and CVC shares the site with a special school, The Centre School, which is also administered by the Astrea Academy Trust.
The college is a friendly, positive and exciting place to work and to learn and we take great pride in the high standards our students consistently achieve. We have very high expectations of all members of the college community and provide an inclusive, friendly and supportive environment in which everyone can thrive and achieve. Students leave as happy, well-qualified and well-motivated individuals who go on to excel in local sixth forms, colleges, universities and the wider world.
The college was established in 1963, one of several village colleges in the region that were the inspiration of educational pioneer Henry Morris, who believed that the school should be at the heart of its community and that education should be a lifelong process. This vision of a school that serves and involves its whole community, that fosters high aspirations and inspires a love of learning is as central to our ethos today as it was when it opened.
Zoe Andrews
Principal
Vision and values
A school at the heart of a small community, Cottenham Village College works hard to engage with local families. The secondary school has a strong academic focus, with a diverse and engaging curriculum on offer and a wide range of subjects both at Key Stage 4.
In order to get the best out of students, teachers set rigorous standards in terms of behaviour and attendance. Students are encouraged to developed respect for themselves, their peers and staff members.
Ofsted report
Cottenham Village College was inspected in October 2023, achieving a 'good' rating in all areas and an overall grading of 'good'.
"The school's well-designed curriculum supports pupils to achieve well. The results of national examinations in 2022 were impressive, placing the school in the highest 20% of schools nationally for progress and attainment in many subjects"
"Teachers have strong subject knowledge and deliver the curriculum effectively. They help pupils remember knowledge over time by regularly reviewing what has been taught. Teachers check what pupils know and understand. They provide timely support for pupils who need it."
"Staff report positively about pupils' experiences while at Cottenham. Staff have confidence in the leadership of the school and appreciate leaders' support to maintain positive workload."
View Cottenham Village College's latest Ofsted report
Astrea Academy Trust
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff, we are also passionate about cultivating our own talented workforce. At Astrea we believe that we can provide these unique roles by providing a huge opportunity to join a dynamic team working across the entire organisation. For more information about the Astrea Academy Trust please visit our website astreaacademytrust.org
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at Astrea Academy Trust
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Astrea Academy Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all requests for flexible working as we know that diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities that we serve. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive and building our culture of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in Astrea's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, prohibition, qualifications, online searches, two references and enhanced DBS check including the Children's Barred List.
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