2nd in English

Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  31 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £47,472.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) Upper Pay Scale - UP1-UP3 + TLR2 £5,914.00

2nd in English job summary

Lead learning. Raise standards. Change lives.

Make a lasting difference in a school that believes every child can achieve. Chantry Academy is seeking an accomplished teacher who shares our belief in the power of education to transform life chances and is ready to play a significant role in the next stage of our journey. Based in our Good-rated, inclusive secondary school in Ipswich, this is an opportunity to inspire pupils through excellent teaching while helping to shape practice beyond your own classroom. We are looking for someone with high expectations, strong professional curiosity and a collaborative approach, who will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and support colleagues as part of a Trust that places people, growth and community at the heart of its work.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching that enables all pupils to achieve strong progress and outcomes.
• Assess learning effectively and adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners.
• Contribute to curriculum development, academy improvement and the wider life of the school.
• Lead by example in teaching and learning, supporting and developing colleagues where appropriate.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding for all pupils.

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Karis Lambert, HR Manager, at: KLambert@chantryacademy.org

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chantry Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1006 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chantry Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chantry-academy

Chantry Academy sits in the heart of South West Ipswich and is very proud to serve the local community. Our Academy has a welcoming and inclusive ethos; where our staff work hard to foster and develop close relationships with all our stakeholders. We are committed to providing the best possible education for all, ensuring all are welcome and succeed.

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