Ipswich Academy - Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0SP L25 - L31 (£89,830 - £104,040 per annum) Full Time Permanent Reference: 7047 Required from September 2025 Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint a Principal into the team at Ipswich Academy from September 2025. The school has an unrelenting focus on supporting and challenging pupils to achieve academic success, while also enjoying a broad and balanced curriculum. The Trust When you join Paradigm, you will 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 will 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 will 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 contribute to the overall leadership of the trust, and model the standards and behaviours of an excellent leader in education. You will have the ability to establish, develop and maintain professional and effective working relationships with the CEO and the other members of the Board of Directors, the trust’s executive leadership team, staff, parents/carers and pupils/students, other schools in the trust, stakeholders, agencies and members of the local community. You will ensure there is a positive ethos in the school in which individuals feel valued and an excellent education is provided for all pupils. What you will offer This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious professional who wants to make an impact. Leaders at Paradigm Trust are committed to changing children’s lives through continuing growth and commitment to excellence and you will therefore have the inspiration and drive to ensure Ipswich Academy provides an excellent education to its pupils. 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 Cycle2work scheme As a trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated. To find out more: If you would like to have a conversation about the role with Ben Carter, Director of School Improvement, this can be arranged by contacting HR. Please email: zoe.bradburyparadigmtrust.org How to apply: Completed applications should be made via: Principal Closing date: 9am, 10 March 2025. Interview date: 26/27 March 2025. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. 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. 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.