Join Astrea Academy Trust as a School Engagement Officer!

Are you passionate about working with young people and providing high-quality pastoral support? Cottenham Village College, part of the Astrea Academy Trust, has an exciting vacancy for a School Engagement Officer to work with students aged 11-16. This role is perfect for someone with previous experience in a school environment or working with young people.

Your Role:

• Provide Support: Offer targeted pastoral support and guidance to identified families within the school community.
• Engage Students: Work confidently and sensitively with students to help them thrive.
• Promote Inclusion: Uphold our commitment to inclusion and equality of opportunity for all students.

About You:

• Interpersonal Skills: You have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working with young people.
• Experience: You have experience working with complex families in the community.
• Commitment: You are committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity.
• Calm and Sensitive: You can deal calmly and sensitively with students.
• Flexible: You have a flexible approach to your work.
• ICT Proficient: You are confident in using ICT to support teaching and departmental administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Qualifications: You have at least GCSE Level qualifications with excellent standards in Maths and English.

About Us:

Cottenham Village College is a successful school located near the beautiful city of Cambridge. We have dedicated, well-behaved pupils and a supportive staff committed to comprehensive education. We believe in evidence-informed teaching and delivering an ambitious curriculum to improve student outcomes.

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workforce. We embrace each other’s unique individuality, background, and heritage. As a ‘Disability Confident Employer,’ we ensure our application forms hide personal information to focus solely on your experience, skills, and qualities. By reflecting and representing the communities we serve, we aim to enhance the life chances of our pupils.

What We Offer:

• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement.
• Pension Scheme: Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible Working: Flexible working opportunities from your first day.
• Employee Assistance: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional Development: Continued professional development and training opportunities.
• Free Parking: Free on-site parking.

Interested in Applying?

If you are looking for a new challenge, have a passion for education, or both, we would love to hear from you. Check the Applicant Brief for more details about the role and how to apply.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

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 to accommodate your schedule.

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!