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Year Lead
Year Lead (Part-time) – Sawston Village College
Location: Sawston Village College, Anglian Learning Salary: Scale PO2a, Points 31–34 (£41,771–£45,091 FTE), pro rata to hours/weeks worked Hours: Part-time (18 hours per week / 0.49 FTE), primarily during term time, with some flexibility for holiday periods and occasional evening/safeguarding support Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time (Job Share) Start Date: September 2026 (subject to reference checks)
About the Role
Anglian Learning is seeking a dedicated and passionate Year Lead (Non-Teaching) to join the Outstanding Pastoral Team at Sawston Village College.
This is a unique job share opportunity, where the successful candidate will:
- Provide pastoral leadership for a year group, supporting pupils’ personal development, wellbeing, behaviour, and attendance.
- Oversee academic progress, ensuring learners thrive both in and out of the classroom.
- Build long-term relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues, maintaining consistency from Year 7 to Year 11.
- Work collaboratively with tutors, teaching staff, safeguarding teams, and external agencies to nurture pupils’ potential.
The ideal candidate will share a commitment to safeguarding, equity, and excellence—helping every pupil transition successfully into their next stage of education.
Key Responsibilities
- Build strong pastoral relationships—with pupils, families, and colleagues to support their growth and wellbeing.
- Promote positive behaviour, attendance, and engagement, aligning with the school’s high standards.
- Monitor and track pupils’ academic progress in collaboration with tutors and staff.
- Collaborate with safeguarding teams to ensure all pupils feel safe and supported.
- Attend meetings including pastoral reviews, safeguarding briefings, and cross-departmental team discussions.
- Maintain regular communication with parents/carers, ensuring consistent support for pupils.
- Work flexibly (including occasional evenings/holidays for safeguarding matters or school events).
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Person Specification & Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
✅ Experience working with young people (schools, organisations, or personal roles preferred). ✅ Ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues. ✅ Resilience, organisation, and dedication to maintaining high standards of wellbeing and behaviour. ✅ Excelling communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach. ✅ Commitment to safeguarding and understanding child welfare policies. ✅ Experience in a collaborative learning environment (job share welcome!).
Note on Visa Sponsorship
🚫 Sadly, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as proof will be required during the recruitment process.
About Sawston Village College & Anglian Learning
Why Join Us?
- Help shape future generations in a trusted supportive setting.
- Work with a collegiate, values-driven team in a school ranked Outstanding (Ofsted).
- Be part of Anglian Learning, a pioneering STEM-learning trust creating a lasting impact on education.
- Enjoy a supportive, inclusive culture where flexibility and mentorship matter.
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Employee Benefits
- Trust-wide initiatives and professional development opportunities.
- Career progression within a growing educational trust.
- Flexible working arrangements and inclusive policies.
Diversity & Accessibility
At Anglian Learning, we welcome all applicants and firmly believe in equality—addressing discrimination on the grounds of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, sexual orientation, or faith.
💡 We are a Disability Confident Employer and encourage applicants to discuss any adjustments required during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Please complete the online application form [here](‘apply’ button above). We will not accept CVs.
📝 Important Note: We reserve the right to interview prior to the advertised closing date. Apply as soon as possible to secure your interview slot.
Further Information
- For further details on safeguarding, recruitment, and benefits, visit Anglian Learning’s website.
- Policies (ex-offender, safeguarding, GDPR) are also available here.
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