Teacher of English - Fixed Term Contract

Comberton Village College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Comberton Village College in Cambridge is seeking an outstanding English teacher for a fixed-term contract to 31 August 2026. You will teach across Key Stages 3-4 in a supportive, collaborative English department and contribute to high-quality teaching and learning.

The role is full-time (100%) with a start date as soon as possible, offering professional development opportunities within a Trust framework and a commitment to pupil success.

Qualifications

• Qualified English teacher with ability to teach across Key Stages 3-4.
• ECTs considered; suitable for experienced teachers.
• Commitment to high-quality English teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across Key Stages 3-4 as part of a thriving department.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and resource sharing.
• Support pupils’ reading, writing and spoken language development.

Skills

English teaching

Classroom management

Education

QTS / PGCE

English degree

Job description

TEACHER OF ENGLISH - FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Salary: MPS/UPS

Contract: Fixed Term Contract to 31 August 2026. Full time (100%)

Start date: As soon as possible

Place of work: Comberton Village College, Comberton

Are you passionate about teaching English in a school that values curiosity, diversity and academic ambition? This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and highly collaborative department that nurtures confident, thoughtful and articulate learners across Key Stages 3-4.

Why teach English at Comberton Village College?

• A diverse and engaging curriculum: Our English curriculum blends core literary texts with diverse global literature, helping pupils become thoughtful, confident and skilled communicators. We nurture a love of reading, build strong writing foundations and encourage articulate spoken expression.
• A supportive and collaborative environment: You’ll be joining a friendly, experienced team that works closely together to share high‑quality resources, curriculum planning and professional dialogue. The department is committed to reflective practice, subject passion and excellent outcomes for all pupils.
• Professional Development and Growth: As part of a Teaching School and Trust, you’ll benefit from exceptional CPD opportunities, collaborative networks, and a culture that supports teachers at all stages of their career.

What we offer:

- A school culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional growth.

- Engaged and respectful students who embody our ethos of Caring, Confident and Capable.

- Excellent facilities, generous non‑contact time and a commitment to work-life balance.

‘Pupils here are not taught just to pass exams. They acquire the skills and knowledge they need to be first-rate scientists, historians, and artists, among others.’ (Ofsted, November 2024).

We are a highly successful, community mixed comprehensive school with Teaching School status in a pleasant rural setting only 5 miles from the centre of Cambridge. We currently have around 2000 11-18 pupils on roll including in our sixth form centre that opened in September 2011. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher of English who is totally committed to our aims to provide pupils with a fantastic experience in the subject across the full age and ability range. This role would offer the right candidate the chance to teach on one of our popular A Level courses, and would suit either an ECT or a more experienced practitioner.

Our pupils are well motivated, staff morale is excellent and examination results at KS4 and KS5 are very strong across our comprehensive intake. The school has consistently been rated by Ofsted as outstanding over very many years - our most recent Ofsted (November 2024) achieved ‘outstanding’ in all categories. Considerable work has been done on the curriculum to ensure it is highly effective in preparing pupils for their future, and is exciting to teach.

If you are enthusiastic, inspiring and committed to high‑quality English teaching, we would love to hear from you.

For further details on our school please visit our website www.combertonvc.org.