PE Teacher

• Ipswich Academy
• Address: 9 Braziers Wood Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0SP
• Salary: 32916 - 51048 per annum Teachers Pay Scale or Unqualified Teachers Pay if applicable
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent Required from September 2026
• Reference: 8760

Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Teacher of PE (Physical Education) to the team at Ipswich Academy.

Unqualified teacher applications with experience will also be considered.

• 32916 - 51048 per annum Teachers Pay in England Scale points 1 - 9.
• 25193 - 35259 per annum Unqualified Teachers Pay in England Scale points 2 - 6.

The Trust

When you join Paradigm youll be joining a Trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. Its 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 youll 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 youll 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.

Your role

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 us

As the successful applicant you 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

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.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf).

If you would like to have a conversation about the role please contact Adam Wilding Principal by calling .

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy please visitour website.

Closing date: 9.00 am 5 May 2026.

Interview date: 11 or 12 May 2026.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

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 Trusts safeguarding policies and procedures.

An Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.