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Teacher of English With Additional Responsibilities

Full time | Ipswich Academy | IP3 0SP

  • Basis Full time
  • Salary Teaching Staff Pay Scales points 1 - 9 (National) £32,916 - £51,048 plus TLR2a payment £3,527 per annum
  • Region Ipswich
  • Job category Teaching Secondary
  • Closing date 2nd February 2026

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Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Teacher of English, to also take on additional responsibilities. The successful candidate will teach English across Key Stages 3 and 4.

 

 

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

The successful candidate 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 the Principal regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting Adam Wilding, Principal, on 01473 550040.

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.



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.