Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy Address: Rowley Drive, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 0PU Salary: MPR 1 – 6, £32,916 - £45,352 per annum Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent, required to start 1 September 2026 Reference: 8548 Would you like to work at a school where staff and children believe anything is possible? Then Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is for you. Children thrive at our school. Our combination of high-quality teaching, ambition for all and an emphasis on ensuring the children are great citizens, mean we create well-balanced individuals ready for life. We are seeking to appoint a Class Teacher to join our team within KS1 and KS2. We are looking for: inspiring teachers with a passion for primary education teachers with a high expectation for teaching and learning teachers who deliver high quality lessons that engage and challenge pupils teachers who are highly motivated. As part of the Unity Schools Partnership, we offer: a friendly and welcoming school a caring, team ethos where everyone is valued dedicated colleagues who enjoy working together as a team a supportive and driven leadership team significant training and development available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases an excellent and involved local governing body. For more information Please read the Job Description (pdf) and the Candidate Information Pack (pdf). If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are welcome to contact Lisa Tweed, Executive Headteacher, by calling 01638 663214 or by emailing head@houldsworthvalleyacademy.co.uk. How to apply Please complete your application by visiting the Unity Schools Partnership recruitment website. Closing date: 9am, 6 April 2026 Interview date: Week commencing 13 April 2026 Please note we may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our career’s website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site. In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted. Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre ‑ employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination. We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part ‑ time or as a job ‑ share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under ‑ represented groups.