ACES Academies Trust

Hours: 32.5 hours, Term time (38 weeks) plus 5 training days, Monday - Friday: 08:30-15:30 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
Salary: Level 3 (point 7-11) or Level 4 (point 12 - 15) dependent on experience and/ or qualification
Level 3: FTE £25, 584 - £23,388 (actual salary £21,943 - £23,388 pa)
Level 4: FTE £27, 711 - £29,093 (actual salary £23,767 - £24,952 pa)

Hinchingbrooke School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant/ Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our literacy team. The successful candidate will take responsibility for raising levels of literacy amongst identified groups of students by providing support to students who are identified as underachieving, disadvantaged or in need of additional support in making progress. This role will require coordination of stakeholders and students as well as planning and delivering intervention strategies. We are looking for a colleague who enjoys working with young people, has a flexible and positive approach and enjoys working as part of a wide team, but can confidently lead strategy implementation. Naturally, you will have a passion for literacy and thrive on engaging students within this area. 

The successful candidate will either have in depth relevant experience of a wide range of interventions or be willing to complete training to deliver them.

Hinchingbrooke is an outstandingly beautiful school, set in acres of grounds and adjoining a country park. Our ambition is to provide all students with a broad, challenging, and progressive curriculum experience. Extra-curricular activities are a much-valued feature of the school, and we seek to appoint staff who are willing to help maintain this tradition.

Staff Benefits:

• O2 Staff discount
• Free use of on-site leisure facilities including gym and swimming pool
• Free car parking
• Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS)
• CPD access and support
• Employee assistance package (counselling & advice)
• Access to staff discounts from local suppliers

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.  

Hinchingbrooke School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. 

This is a permanent post starting 1 September 2025.

If you would like to visit the school or would like an informal discussion prior to applying please contact Debbie Warner, the Principal’s PA, at dwarner@hbk.acesmat.uk

Please submit a completed application form together with covering letter to  jobs@hbk.acesmat.uk

Deadline for applications: 9am, Monday 14 July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interviews taking place: Wednesday 16 July 2025

 

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details

(2 roles available)
35 hours, Term time (38 weeks) plus 5 training days (part-time will also be considered)
Monday, Tuesday: 08:15-15:30
Tuesday: 08:15-16:30
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:10-15:30
with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Scale 5 (point 12 - 17) – FTE £27,711 - £30,060 pa (actual salary £22,482 - £24,388 pa)

We are looking for 2 motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join our established, dynamic and friendly Cover Team.  The role of the Cover Team is to support teaching staff by covering short-term absences across our large and successful school.

We are looking for adaptable, proactive individuals who can contribute to maintaining standards, by providing support to teaching departments and the whole school.

The successful applicants will be required to cover a range of subject lessons across a school day (experience of leading sports activities may be an advantage) or provide administrative support as directed by their line manager.

This post would a fantastic opportunity for those looking to gain classroom experience in preparation for a future teaching career. Equally, this position may suit Teaching Assistants looking to move from classroom support to whole class supervision, individuals who come from a coaching background or have lead student support programs. 

Hinchingbrooke is an outstandingly beautiful school, set in acres of grounds and adjoining a country park. Our ambition is to provide all students with a broad, challenging, and progressive curriculum experience. Extra-curricular activities are a much-valued feature of the school, and we seek to appoint staff who are willing to help maintain this tradition.

Staff Benefits:

• O2 Staff discount
• Free use of on-site leisure facilities including gym and swimming pool
• Free car parking
• Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS)
• CPD access and support
• Employee assistance package (counselling & advice)
• Access to staff discounts from local suppliers

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.  

Hinchingbrooke School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. 

This is a permanent post starting as soon as possible.

If you would like to visit the school or would like an informal discussion prior to applying please contact Debbie Warner, the Principal’s PA, at dwarner@hbk.acesmat.uk

Please submit a completed application form together with covering letter to  jobs@hbk.acesmat.uk

Deadline for applications: 9am, Monday 14 July 2025

Interviews taking place: Wednesday 16 July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details

Cromwell Academy's brand-new preschool is seeking to appoint a Level 2 Pre-School Practitioner to work alongside our wonderful team. The ideal candidate would be dedicated to providing high quality care and education for our youngest children, within the ethos of our whole school. They will contribute towards our key principles and drive to provide a secure, stimulating, and caring environment that encourages children to develop to their full potential. They will have a commitment to promoting equality and offering inspirational learning opportunities for all children in our care.

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Closing date: Midday, Thursday 10th July 2025

Interviews: Friday 18th July 2025

Date posted: Friday 27th June 2025

Contract type: Temporary - with the possibility of becoming permanent depending on numbers.

Working pattern: 13 hours per week, Monday & Friday 08:40 am - 15:10 pm, 38 weeks per year (term time only).

Salary: Scale 3, Points 5 - 6, namely £8,314 - £8,445 (FTE £24,790 - £25,183)

Location: Cromwell Academy, Parkway, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6JA. 

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Level 2 Pre-School Practitioner:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Current or recent experience of working in an Early Years provision.
• Understanding of Current EYFS expectations and child development.
• The ability to be patient.
• The ability to work creatively.
• The ability to manage time efficiently.
• An understanding of Safeguarding procedures.
• The ability to promote relationships and behaviour in line with the ethos of the wider school.

Staff Benefits:

• O2 Staff discount
• Free use of on-site leisure facilities including gym and swimming pool
• Free car parking
• Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS)
• Day one entitlement to contractual sick pay
• CPD access and support
• Employee assistance package (counselling & advice)
• 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 

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We encourage a pre application visit to the school or telephone conversation with the Headteacher. For further information, please contact our school office at 01480 437830.

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

Closing date: Midday, Thursday 10th July 2025

Interviews: Friday 18th July 2025

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 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 license so are unable to support overseas applicants obtain right to work in the UK. 

Cromwell Academy, Parkway, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6JA

Closing date: Midday Thursday 10th July 2025 (We reserve the right to close this advert subject to receipt of suitable applicants)

Interviews: Thursday 17th July 2025

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, 7:30am-4:30pm (includes 1 hour unpaid break)

Salary: Scale 4, points 7 - 11, namely £27,658 - £29,480 (FTE £25,584 - £27,269) Increasing with length of service

Holiday entitlement : To be taken during school closures, however, up to 5 days of leave can be used during term time by agreement with the Headteacher

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You will:

• Act as principle key holder. 

• Manage the day-to-day premises ensuring that all areas of compliance are maintained. 

• Conduct fire safety and health and safety checks for the sites. 

• Be responsible for opening the school site at the start of each day. 

• Undertake general repairs and maintenance around the schools, general handyman skills are essential. 

• Be knowledgeable in relation to Health and safety regulations. 

• Carry out general porterage and event set up. 

• Undertake other duties as referenced in the Job Description. 

• Have experience in a similar role, ideally in an educational environment. 

• Have good customer care and people skills. 

• Be organised, self-motivated with a professional approach whilst being adaptable and flexible. 

• Be a good team motivator. 

• Be able to work independently and in a proactive manner, with good time management skills. 

• Have general ICT skills, including email. 

• Ideally have knowledge and experience of working with building heating, security and alarm systems and hazard identification and risk assessment or be willing to undertake training in these areas. 

Staff Benefits: 

• 23-30 days annual leave increasing with years of service (support staff only)
• 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

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Pre application visits to the schools are welcomed and encouraged. Please call Cromwell Academy at 01480 437830 or email office@cra.acesmat.uk to book an appointment or informal discussion to find out more about the role. 

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

Closing date: Midday Thursday 10th July 2025 (We reserve the right to close this advert subject to receipt of suitable applicants)

Interviews: Thursday 17th July 2025

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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. 

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

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.