Closing date: 2 June 2026
Interview date: 10 June 2026
Hills Road Sixth Form College is looking for an innovative and inspirational teacher of English and/or Media who is eager to make a meaningful contribution to a highly successful teaching team. The role of 2nd in Department would also potentially be available for the right candidate. We are looking for a specialist in English and/or Media Studies. Come and help us shape the future!
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: From £33,465 to £51,714 FTE, depending on qualifications and experience (or up to £56,709 for Second in Department)
Closing date: Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 9 a.m.
Interview date: Thursday 11 June 2026
This role will suit you if you enjoy working in an organisation that is focused on doing all it can to make a positive difference to the life chances and opportunities of young people. This is an interesting and fast-paced environment - your ability to switch quickly between subjects, to react calmly under pressure, to prioritise effectively and to communicate with emotional intelligence will be key skills.
Recently rated ‘Outstanding’ again by Ofsted, Hills Road Sixth Form College continues to enjoy a strong national reputation for excellence in education. In part, this is because we continually review and refine our practices to enhance the experiences of our students and staff, for example, through our collaborative evidence-based approach to professional development. We also appreciate that academic success requires a happy, healthy and caring community, so our coaching culture ensures that the wellbeing of our students and staff is at the heart of all we do.
We offer a wide range of competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme, free use of the college sporting facilities, free on-site parking, cycle to work scheme, as well as discounts on all our Adult Education courses.
To apply, please complete Parts 1 and 2 of the application form. When completing Part 1, you will be required to upload your CV and a Supporting Statement of Application. Once you have submitted Part 1, please proceed to Part 2 (Equality and Diversity Monitoring).
Hills Road Sixth Form College is one of the UK’s leading sixth forms — but what truly defines us is our people and our ethos. We combine high achievement with deep commitment and care.
Our students are curious, ambitious, and engaged with the world around them. Our staff share a culture of trust, professionalism and collaboration, creating a workplace that is both dynamic and deeply supportive.
Located in the heart of Cambridge, we benefit from an extraordinary network of educational and community partnerships. For the right leader, Hills Road offers not only an outstanding institution to guide but a community to belong to. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of post-16 education in Cambridgeshire.
If your skills and experience match our vision for this role, we encourage you to apply.
Apply nowBelow, you will find more information about our staff benefits, safeguarding, including our Child Protection Policy, and about being an equal opportunities employer.
We offer a wide range of competitive benefits, including a generous pension scheme, free use of the College's sporting facilities, free on-site parking, a cycle to work scheme and discounts on all our Adult Education courses.
from our ethos and wider community to our performance, sport and adult education offer, and facilities.
We hope this has helped to convey some of the qualities which make Hills Road Sixth Form College a stimulating and rewarding place in which to work and learn. If your application is successful, you will experience a College which enjoys a happy and purposeful atmosphere and a unique blend of opportunity, quality and achievement.