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This job expired on 5 May 2026

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    5 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    16 April 2026

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Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Music

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share)

Contract type

Fixed term - Maternity Cover until 31st August 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

Teaching Staff Pay Scales points 1 - 9 (National) £32,916 - £51,048 Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale 1 - 6 (National) £22,601 - £35,259

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 the school offers its staff

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

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.

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About Ipswich Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1006 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
Ipswich Academy website
Email address
hr@paradigmtrust.org
Phone number
01473356250
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"Good" co-educational Secondary school - ages 11-16

Arranging a visit to Ipswich Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@paradigmtrust.org.

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