- Ipswich Academy
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Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0SP
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Salary: £32,926 - £51,049 per annum plus TLR2a payment £3,527 per annum
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Hours: Full time
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Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
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Reference: 5231
Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Teacher of English to join our team at Ipswich Academy. The successful candidate will also take on additional responsibilities in literacy coordination and will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4.
The Trust
When you join Paradigm, you’ll be joining a Trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.
We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm, you’ll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development, and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.
If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
As a part of the English team at Ipswich Academy, you will work to establish for children, a caring environment in which each child will be nurtured and encouraged to develop their potential in English.
Your additional responsibilities will include supporting the head of department in developing and leading a team of teachers within the English department. To ensure high standards of teaching and learning, including the well-being of staff and students.
What you will offer
You will have the drive to be highly effective, innovative, enthusiastic, and a good team player, with the ability to engage and motivate students in involvement in the wider life of the English department.
You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:
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Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
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A strong commitment to professional development
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We strive to be a family-friendly employer
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Employee counselling service
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Cycle to work scheme
For more information
If you would like to have a conversation with Adam Wilding, Principal regarding this vacancy, please contact Ipswich Academy by calling 01473 550040.
How to apply
Please complete your application by visiting Paradigm Trust’s website.
Closing date: 9am, 3 August 2026
For SJD Enhanced Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
As a Trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated.
All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful, you will be required to comply with the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient volume of applications. We encourage early submission to avoid disappointment.
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