SENDCO
Cottenham Village College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UA10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April or September 2026
Closing date
1 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,235.00 - £52,064.00 Annually (FTE) MP1-UPS3 (currently £33,235-£52,064) plus a TLR 1A £10,173
SENDCO job summary
SENDCO - Cottenham Village College
Full‑time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR1A
Closing date: 1st March
Cottenham Village College is a highly successful 11-16 mixed academy and proud member of the Astrea Academy Trust. Located close to the beautiful city of Cambridge, the college is known for its hard‑working, well‑behaved students and dedicated staff, all committed to providing a fully inclusive, comprehensive learning environment.
The school has a long-standing ethos of serving its community, inspired by the heritage of the Cambridgeshire village college model, promoting lifelong learning, high aspirations, and a love of knowledge. The college places great value on Scholarship, Curiosity, and Tenacity, supporting every young person to discover their strengths and thrive.
Cottenham Village College is a non‑selective, inclusive school at the heart of its community, welcoming students from Cottenham and surrounding villages.
The Role: SENDCOWe are seeking an exceptional SENDCO to join our inclusive and ambitious school community. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for shaping high‑quality SEND provision across the College.
As a qualified teacher, the SENDCO will fulfil all professional teaching responsibilities while also supporting staff in delivering high‑quality, inclusive lessons. They will provide strategies and resources to help teachers meet the needs of students both in the classroom and through one‑to‑one support.
The successful candidate must be able to teach either Maths or English, delivering engaging, well‑structured lessons that support strong progress for all learners, including those with additional needs.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe SENDCO will:
- Lead the strategic development of SEND provision across the school, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
- Oversee the identification of students with SEND and maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records.
- Work closely with teachers to ensure high‑quality classroom practice that meets the needs of all learners.
- Provide targeted intervention strategies and specialist guidance to staff.
- Coordinate provision for students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Foster positive relationships with parents, external agencies, and wider professionals.
- Lead and support SEND staff, including teaching assistants, to deliver effective support.
- Monitor student progress and evaluate the impact of SEND interventions.
- Champion an inclusive school culture aligned with Cottenham’s values of Scholarship, Curiosity, and Tenacity.
We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and passionate professional who:
- Is a qualified teacher with (or working towards) the National Award for SEN Coordination.
- Has a strong understanding of SEND legislation and inclusive practice.
- Must be able to teach Maths or English
- Can lead, inspire and collaborate with colleagues across the school.
- Has excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and professionals.
- Is committed to transforming outcomes for young people with additional needs.
- Shares our commitment to inclusion, high expectations, and community‑focused education.
📧 sharon.omullane@astreacottenham.org
Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.
In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.
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.
We look forward to welcoming applications from individuals who are passionate about making a difference and contributing to a truly inclusive school community.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Cottenham Village College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 877 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cottenham Village College website
Welcome to 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 friendly, dedicated staff who are committed to a fully inclusive, comprehensive education.
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.
Through a highly-ambitious curriculum at CVC, we aim to foster students’ curiosity, unlock their potential and raise their aspirations, as well as ensure that students achieve high levels of attainment that will open doors for their future. A stimulating and broad curriculum also places students in a strong position to question and debate the world around them, making them intellectually resilient and prepares them for citizenship in a democratic society. We believe this is a right of all students and one which is liberating and empowering.
We are equally proud of the wider curricular provision at CVC, both in formal lessons and outside the classroom. Our extensive range of extra-curricular activities, including sports, music, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme and residential trips, help to give all students a fully-rounded education and creates opportunity for their personal, as well as their academic, growth.
Cottenham Village 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.
I hope you find the information on the school’s website useful. If there is anything you cannot find, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you wish to visit the school to see it for yourself, please contact the school and we would be delighted to show you around.
Zoe Andrews, Principal
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