Cottenham Village College
Cambridgeshire
£33,145 - £35,511 per year
Salary:
(Pro-rata salary circa Point 21 £27,789 to Point 24 £29,775)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
6 October 2025
Job overview
Pastoral Year Leader - Cottenham Village College
Salary: Points FTE currently £33,143 to £35,511) Paid Pro-rata
(Pro-rata salary circa Point 21 £27,789 to Point 24 £29,775)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Term-time only (38 weeks) plus 5 training days
Hours: 37 hours per week
Do you have a passion for pastoral care and want to make a genuine impact on students' lives? Are you committed to fostering positive learning experiences and supporting student welfare? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you
Cottenham Village College, part of the Astrea Academy Trust, is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Year Leader to join our team. This is an exciting period of development, and we are looking for someone who can uphold our high standards and expectations, ensuring each student achieves their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the senior leadership team to deliver the academy vision.
Role model as the lead professional of the year group, representing the Academy values to parents, the community, and external agencies.
Work with the DSL, SENCo, Attendance Officer, Teachers, and Heads of Department to implement effective teaching strategies and provide additional support for students.
Ensure the success of the Academy rewards systems and processes.
Oversee the tutor time curriculum and lead the tutor group team to maintain high standards in uniform, equipment, and homework.
Monitor student behaviour and ensure appropriate follow-up actions are taken.
Our Values:
At Cottenham Village College, we are committed to providing an inclusive, aspirational, and academic education for all our students. We believe in:
Curiosity: Encouraging students to ask questions and seek knowledge.
Scholarship: Promoting academic excellence and research-based learning.
Tenacity: Ensuring students and staff deliver on promises with determination.
We are unapologetically ambitious for every child, regardless of their background, prior attainment, or needs. Our goal is to help every student overcome barriers and flourish, ensuring they have the option to pursue higher education or other aspirational paths.
What We Offer:
Generous Annual Leave entitlement
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Continued professional development and training opportunities
Free on-site parking
The successful candidate will be:
Experienced in working with KS3/4 students in a pastoral capacity.
Skilled in effective behaviour management.
Educated to at least GCSE level with excellent standards in Maths and English.
Strong in interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to relate well to people at all levels.
Appreciative of the distinctive characteristics of urban and multi-faith communities.
Interested in Applying?
If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we welcome early applications and would love to hear from you.
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
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About Cottenham Village College
Cottenham Village College
High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB24 8UA
United Kingdom
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
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.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here:
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