Teacher of Science

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)

Professional development

Family friendly employer

Employee counselling service

Cycle2work scheme

Job summary

Ipswich Academy are seeking an inspirational and motivated Teacher of Science to join the team from September 2027. The Trust offers development, wellbeing benefits, and a competitive rewards package. Closing date: 9 November 2026.

Applications are invited from both qualified and unqualified teachers with experience. For more information contact the principal. Salary ranges from £22,601 to £51,048 per annum, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a passion for teaching and the ability to enthuse and motivate pupils of all abilities.
• Unqualified teacher applications with experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the professional duties of a class teacher under the guidance of the assistant principal.
• Provide an appropriate learning experience for all pupils.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Motivate pupils

Progress all abilities

Job description

• Ipswich Academy
• Address:9 Brazier's Wood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0SP
• Salary:£22,601 - £51,048 per annum (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum / £32,916 - £51,048 per annum Unqualified
• Hours:Full Time
• Contract:Permanent, required from September 2027
• Reference:5656

Ipswich Academyare seeking an inspirational and highly motivated Teacher of Science into the team from September 2027.

The Trust

When you join Paradigm, you will 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 will 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 will 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.

What you will offer

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

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
• Cycle2work scheme

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

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.

Closing date: 9 am, 9 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.