Teacher of ESL

Cambridge Arts and Sciences Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Car Scheme

Free flu vaccine through Healthshield

Free eye tests

Financial wellbeing support via WageSt

Employee Assistance Programme

Group income protection

GP24: GP Access for all

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service

Long service awards

Employee referral scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Job summary

CATS College Cambridge is seeking a full-time ESL subject teacher for a January 2027 start to support students aged 14+ across GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes. You will develop and deliver lessons in line with CGS standards and contribute to both academic and extracurricular programmes.

You will set high expectations, assess progress, write reports, and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment while collaborating with staff and taking part in the wider life of the

Qualifications

• A good academic degree in a key curriculum subject area.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Great interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Good levels of IT literacy.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Clarity of speech.
• A calm and diplomatic approach.
• It also requires that you are passionate about your subject.
• A good team player, but also able to work autonomously.
• Willing to accept additional responsibilities.
• Good at prioritising conflicting demands.
• Able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students.
• Promote good progress and outcomes by students.
• Demonstrate strong subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons based on departmental schemes of work.
• Participate in arrangements for preparing students for external examinations.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students.
• Set and mark homework promptly according to the School’s policy.
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment.
• Write high quality reports as required by the School’s policy on reporting to parents.
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.

Skills

ESL teaching

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Presentation skills

Education

Good academic degree in a key curriculum subject area

Job description

ABOUT CATS COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE

CATS College offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world. Students live and work at the custom built Cambridge campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff. We are committed to the safeguarding, health and well-being of our students.

JOB OVERVIEW

1.0 FTE / January 2027 Start

You will teach students with English as a Second Language, supporting their learning to allow them to achieve the best possible outcomes. Candidates will be enthusiastic to develop, deliver, and support both the School’s academic and extracurricular programmes in line with CGS standards and policies. As a teacher, you should carry out your role to support the needs of the students you work with and the School in general.

As a subject teacher, you will:

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students
• Promote good progress and outcomes by students
• Demonstrate strong subject and curriculum knowledge
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons based on departmental schemes of work
• Participate in arrangements for preparing students for external examinations
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
• Set and mark homework promptly according to the School’s policy
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment
• Write high quality reports as required by the School’s policy on reporting to parents
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• Develop and maintain classroom and other learning environments
• Ensure that School policies on student attendance are enforced

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The job requires that you have:

• A good academic degree in a key curriculum subject area
• Effective time management skills
• Strong communication abilities
• Great interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Good levels of IT literacy
• Strong presentation skills
• Clarity of speech
• A calm and diplomatic approach

It also requires that you are:

• Passionate about your subject
• An advocate for cultural diversity and globalisation
• Willing to play a part in the wider life of the School
• A good team player, but also able to work autonomously
• Willing to accept additional responsibilities
• Good at prioritising conflicting demands
• Able to meet deadlines

BENEFITS

• Cycle to work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Car Scheme
• Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
• Free eye tests
• Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group income protection
• GP24: GP Access for all
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service
• Long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING

CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.