Teacher of English

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)

Professional development

Family friendly employer

Employee counselling service

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Paradigm Trust is seeking an inspirational and highly motivated Teacher of English to join the team at Ipswich Academy. You will carry out the professional duties of a class teacher and provide learning experiences for all pupils under the guidance of the Assistant Principal.

Unqualified applications with experience will be considered. You must be able to enthuse, motivate and progress pupils of all abilities.

Qualifications

• Able to enthuse, motivate and progress pupils of all abilities.
• Willing to consider unqualified teachers with experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the professional duties of a class teacher and provide learning experiences for all pupils under the guidance of the Assistant Principal.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Passion for teaching

Job description

• Ipswich Academy
• Address:Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0SP
• Salary:£32,916 - £51,048 per annum (qualified), £25,193 - £35,259 per annum (unqualified)*
• Hours:Full Time
• Contract:Permanent, required to start 4 January 2027
• Reference:5622

*A Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR2a - £3,527) may be available for an exceptionally skilled candidate with the relevant experience and expertise.

Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Teacher of English into the team at Ipswich Academy.

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

You will be carrying out the professional duties of a class teacher and as such will provide the provision of an appropriate learning experience for all pupils under the guidance of the Assistant Principal.

Unqualified teacher applications with experience will also be considered.

You will have the ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and a passion for teaching. You must be able to enthuse, motivate and progress pupils of all abilities.

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

For more information

If you would like to have a conversation with the Principal regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting Adam Wilding, Principal by calling 01473 550040.

As a Trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven, flexible working options can be accommodated.

Closing date: 9 am, 2 November 2026

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.