Reference: 8585
*Teaching Staff Pay Scales: 1 - 9 (National) £32,916 - £51,048.
Unqualified Teachers Pay Scales: 2 - 6 (National) £25,193 - £35,259.
Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Teacher of English to join our team at Ipswich Academy in September 2026. 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.
Unqualified teacher applications with experience will also be considered.
What you will offer
You will have the drive to be highly effective, innovative, dedicated, 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.
To find out more
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
As a trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated.
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please visit our website
Closing date: 9 am, 13 April 2026. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
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