Ipswich Academy Address: 9 Brazier's Wood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0SP Salary: £55,747 - £60,145 per annum, Teachers Leadership Group Pay Scale, L4 - L7 Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent, Required from September 2026 Reference: 8759 Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Head of Year to the team at Ipswich Academy from September 2026. 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. 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. What you will offer us As the successful applicant, you will report to the Assistant Principal. This will be a demanding, varied and highly challenging role that will provide an excellent career opportunity for an exceptional individual. You will be able to evidence strong behaviour management skills, foster and maintain positive relationships with students and families, be an effective teacher, demonstrate organisational skills to an exceptional level and demonstrate an understanding of possible barriers that students face and how to help them overcome these. Please note that the Head of Year role requires the ability to teach either Science or PE (Physical Education). We kindly ask that you indicate your subject preference and your interest in the Head of Year post within your supporting statement. What you will offer The successful applicant will have: the ability to teach consistently great lessons the ability to be a proactive team member committed to raising standards and achievement excellent organisational and behaviour management skills the requisite skills necessary to manage a curriculum area strong and effective communication skills the willingness to share strengths and learning with colleagues the ability to make and sustain positive relationships with colleagues and students and their families the ability to show initiative and flexibility and be highly professional. 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 following: Head of Year Job Description and Person Specification (pdf). Teacher Job Description and Person Specification (pdf). If you would like to have a conversation about the role, please contact Adam Wilding, Principal, by calling 01473 550040. How to apply To apply for this vacancy, please visit our 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 Trust’s 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.