Classroom Teacher - Maternity Cover

About the Role

At [Employer hidden], we are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our friendly, nurturing and forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity to begin or grow your teaching career in a school where children, community and values come first.

Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)
[Employer hidden], Park Lane, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2AG
Start date: January 2026

Are you at the start of your teaching journey and looking for a school where you’ll be truly supported to thrive? Are you an experienced teacher looking for a new school to continue your career and further develop? Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or a more experienced teacher, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Why start your career at GCA?

We understand how important the early years of teaching are. That’s why we offer:

• A tailored ECT induction programme, with high-quality mentoring and regular release time.
• A genuinely supportive staff team, always happy to share ideas and offer a helping hand.
• Opportunities to learn, develop and grow through professional development and coaching.
• Wellbeing support and a leadership team that really listens.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is excited about beginning or developing their teaching career.
• Creates a caring, inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
• Has a passion for learning and helping all children to succeed.
• Is reflective, open to feedback and eager to grow professionally.
• Enjoys being part of a team and believes in the power of collaboration.
• Brings energy, kindness, and a sense of humour to the role.

In return, we offer:

• Children who are kind, curious and full of potential.
• A welcoming and positive staff culture where everyone is valued.
• Personalised support from experienced teachers and leaders.
• Opportunities to take on responsibilities as your confidence grows.
• A school where your contribution will be recognised and celebrated.

Staff Benefits:

• 23-30 days annual leave increasing with years of service (support staff only)
• Nationally agreed pay award
• Free use of HBK Leisure facilities including gym, swimming pool, fitness classes
• Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS)
• CPD access and support
• Employee assistance package offering counselling & advice on a range of matters including financial, health, workplace, family
• Access to staff discounts from local suppliers
• Automatic service-linked salary increases within pay grade (contracted teaching and support staff)
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card & Costco Individual Membership

Application Process

We encourage and warmly invite potential candidates to visit the school for a pre-application tour with one of our Co-Headteachers. To arrange a visit, please contact the school on [contact hidden].

Enquiries and applications to: [contact hidden] (CV’s will not be accepted)

Closing date: Midday Friday 28th November 2025 (We reserve the right to close this advert subject to receipt of suitable applicants).

If you have a disability that you wish us to take into account during the application process or require adjustments to be made, please contact us directly.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

ACES Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

ACES Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share that commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

Sponsorship Information

Please be advised as an employer we do not hold a Sponsorship licence so are unable to support overseas applicants obtain right to work in the UK.