About this role
Ipswich Academy
Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0SP
Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum (plus TLR2a payment £3,527 per annum)
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 8367
Ipswich Academy (part of the Paradigm Trust) is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Teacher of English to also take on additional responsibilities. You 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.
The position
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 wellbeing 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.
What we will offer
You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:
teachers’ pension scheme (TPS)
a strong commitment to professional development
we strive to be a family friendly employer
employee counselling service
cycle to work scheme.
If you would like to have a conversation with Adam Wilding (principal) regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting Ipswich Academy on 01473 550040.
How to apply
To apply, please visit our trust’s website.
Closing date: 9am, 2 February 2026.
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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.
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What you'll do
- You will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4 and support the head of department in developing and leading a team of teachers within the English department. Your role will ensure high standards of teaching and learning, including the wellbeing of staff and students.
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