Head of Year

Location: Cottenham Village College
Start Date: April 2026
Contract: Full Time | Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2D

About Cottenham Village College

Cottenham Village College is a successful school situated close to the beautiful city of Cambridge, where you will find dedicated, well-behaved pupils and friendly, supportive staff committed to comprehensive education. We believe that truly great evidence-informed teaching, delivering an ambitious curriculum for all, is key to improving students’ outcomes.

As part of Astrea Academy Trust, we are fully committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where together we embrace each other’s unique individuality, background, and heritage. We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Year to join our successful and thriving pastoral team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a year group and play a pivotal role in supporting student progress, managing welfare, and promoting positive behaviour.

You will be responsible for developing the role and contribution of pastoral care within the academy, ensuring that every student feels supported and able to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a year group, ensuring high standards of behaviour, attendance, and achievement.
• Support student welfare and wellbeing, acting as a key point of contact for families.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to remove barriers to learning.
• Monitor and track student progress, implementing interventions where necessary.
• Promote a positive and inclusive culture across the year group.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified teacher with experience of leading or supporting pastoral care.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Passion for making a real difference to young people’s lives.

Closing Date:

The closing date for applications is 25th January 2026. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

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. 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:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window. Apply today to avoid disappointment and become a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

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!