Class Teacher (GCA)

Godmanchester Community Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Class Teacher to join our friendly and forward-thinking team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher — whether early in your career or with more experience — to become part of a school that puts children, values and community at its heart.

Godmanchester Community Academy, Park Lane, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2AG

Date posted: Monday 28th April 2025
Start date:  September 2025
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Salary: MPS, namely £31,650 – £43,607
Suitable for ECTs: Yes
Closing date: Monday 12th May 2025
Interviews: Monday 19th May 2025

Class Teacher

Godmanchester Community Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Class Teacher to join our friendly and forward-thinking team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher — whether early in your career or with more experience — to become part of a school that puts children, values and community at its heart.

At Godmanchester Community Academy, we are proud to serve a diverse and supportive community. Our school values of kindness and hard work underpin everything we do — from how we teach and learn, to the way we support one another and celebrate success.

Our broad, balanced and engaging curriculum is designed to ignite curiosity, promote independence and give every child the best possible foundation for their future. We have high expectations for all pupils and are committed to helping each child thrive both academically and personally.

We are looking for a class teacher who will:
– Create an engaging, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
– Deliver high-quality teaching that supports all pupils to make strong progress.
– Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
– Contribute to the wider life of the school and work collaboratively as part of a team.
– Model and promote the school’s values of kindness and hard work in everything you do.

We are looking for someone who:
– Is passionate about teaching and committed to making a difference.
– Has strong subject knowledge and a good understanding of primary pedagogy.
– Is reflective, resilient and open to professional development.
– Brings warmth, enthusiasm and a sense of humour to their work.
– Is a team player who values collaboration and mutual support.

In return, we offer:
– A caring, inclusive and welcoming school community.
– Children who are eager to learn, kind and full of potential.
– A supportive and experienced staff team and leadership.
– High-quality professional development and opportunities to grow.
– A school that genuinely lives its values and has high aspirations for all.

Staff benefits:
– Nationally agreed pay award
– O2 Open Staff discount
– 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

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please call 01480 375115 or email office@gca.acesmat.uk to book an appointment, arrange an informal discussion or to find out more information about the role.

Enquiries and applications to: recruitment@acesmat.uk (CV’S will not be accepted)

Closing date: Monday 12th May 2025
Interviews: Monday 19th May 2025

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.

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.

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.