Teacher of Fresh Start

Teacher of Fresh Start, Ipswich Academy 

Permanent contract

Teaching Staff Pay Scales points 1 - 9 (National) £31,650 - £49,084

Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Teacher of Fresh Start into the team at Ipswich Academy in 2024. 

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.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the duties of the Teacher of Fresh Start position. These include:

• the ability to teach consistently good phonics lessons;
• the ability to be a proactive team member committed to raising standards and achievement;
• excellent organisational skills;
• strong and effective communication skills;
• the willingness to share strengths and learning with colleagues; and
• the ability to show initiative and flexibility and be highly professional.

Unqualified teacher applications with experience will also be considered. 

What you will offer

The successful applicant 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.

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 Samuel Fox, 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.

Closing date: Monday 09 December at 09:00am 2024

Interview date: Friday 13th December 2024