About Us

Astrea Academy Trust was founded in 2016 and is now a family of 27 Academies throughout South Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire. We are an inclusive, all-through Trust that was established to tackle historic educational disadvantage and to play our part in the social regeneration of the areas we are represented in. Employees within Astrea belong to a community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and development opportunities across the Trust. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Those we recruit can demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues in and beyond their academy to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence; are committed to providing the highest standards of teaching for all children and to ensuring each child, irrespective of socio-economic background, circumstance or ability. 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 who are committed to comprehensive education. We believe that truly great evidence-informed teaching, delivering an ambitious curriculum for all, is key to improving students’ outcomes. We prioritise teachers’ professional development and learning and we value a culture of hard work, collaboration and a belief that anything is possible. Come and join us! Astrea Academy Trust are fully committed to being diverse and inclusive workforce where together we can embrace each other’s unique individuality, background and heritage. We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities. We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils. Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.