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The value of our staff is paramount and working at Ipswich High School presents a huge range of opportunities for personal and professional development. Our available roles represent a significant opportunity for you to contribute to our story, and to enhance the educational experience of all our pupils. We are enormously proud of the teaching and support staff and hope you will consider joining us. Every member of our school staff has access to support and training to help them develop professionally within their role, as well as numerous benefits including reduced fees for family members wishing to attend the school.
We hope that after reading about our current vacancies, you will decide to apply. We are sure you will find a truly rewarding and enjoyable journey ahead of you at a time of exciting developments within the school.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to pre-employment screening, which includes an enhanced DBS, reference check and on-line searches before appointment.
Peripatetic Clarinet Teacher
Required: January 2026
Ipswich High School is looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher of clarinet to join the excellent team of visiting instrumental and vocal teachers. The school has a strong tradition of music and students often perform locally and nationally.
The Music Department is a happy, vibrant place to work, and the students are friendly and motivated. There is a supportive ethos in the school and vocal and instrumental teachers often run ensembles.
The new teacher should have experience of entering students for exams and must be familiar with a wide range of repertoire as well as an ability to teach technique and musicianship.
To find out more:
Please see the Recruitment Pack to find out more about our school. It is hoped that the new teacher will start in January 2026, or sooner by arrangement. If you would like to discuss the role, please contact the Director of Music at: a.chillingworth@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
How to apply:
Please return your completed application form, enclosing a cover letter supporting your application to Linda Marsh, HR Manager at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
Closing date: Monday, 3rd November at 9am
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to pre-employment screening, which includes an enhanced DBS, reference check and online searches prior to appointment.
Cleaner
No of Positions available: 2
Hours:
Job 1) 15 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Job 2) 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary: From £9,549 to £12,732 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Required: As soon as possible
We are seeking to appoint new staff to join our dedicated and hardworking cleaning team.
As part of our cleaning team, you will maintain the tidiness and cleanliness of our school and boarding house. Previous cleaning experience would be an advantage however not essential, as training will be provided to successful candidates. You should have good organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, be a team player and have the ability to work with limited supervision.
Duties will include vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, emptying bins, toilet cleaning and other tasks as required. Use of machinery may be required to complete some tasks for example, floor cleaning machinery.
We offer a generous staff benefits package.
To find out more:
Please see the Recruitment Pack and Job Description to find out more about this role. If you would like to discuss the job role in further detail, please contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager or Brendan Brilley, Assistant Head Caretaker at the school on 01473 780201 or via email: recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk or b.brilley@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
How to apply:
Please return your completed application form, enclosing a cover letter supporting your application to Linda Marsh, HR Manager at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
Closing date: Friday, 28th November at 9 am
Interviews: Please note, we may shortlist and interview candidates before the closing date if suitable applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to pre-employment screening, which includes an enhanced DBS, reference check and online searches prior to appointment.
After School Club Supervisor
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Hours: Part time, 2/3 afternoons per week
The School Day: Monday to Thursday: 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm and Friday: 3.30 pm to 5.00 pm. Term time only
Required: As soon as possible
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible After School Club Supervisor to help support pupils after school. You will be part of a dedicated team; duties will include playing a complementary and supporting role for Prep aged pupils in the afterschool wraparound provision. You will work in a small team to establish and support a home-from-home environment, enabling games and imaginative play, arts and crafts and supporting pupils with their learning and homework where appropriate. Flexibility and a sense of humour is vital.
To find out more:
Please see the Recruitment Pack and Job Description to find out more about this role. If you would like to discuss the job role in further detail, please contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager at the school on 01473 780201 or via email: recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
How to apply:
Please return your completed application form, enclosing a cover letter supporting your application to Linda Marsh, HR Manager at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
Closing date: This is an open advert and does not have a set closing date
Interviews: Please note, we may short-list and interview candidates as suitable applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to pre-employment screening, which includes an enhanced DBS, reference check and online searches prior to appointment.
Cover Supervisor
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Hours: Flexible; as and when required during the school day
The School Day: Monday to Thursday: 8.15 am to 4.30 pm and Friday: 8.15 am to 3.30 pm
We are recruiting a Cover Supervisor to provide high quality support for teaching and learning across our lovely school. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to the continuing success of the School, which has an established reputation for academic excellence and benefits from outstanding sports, music, drama, and dance facilities.
We provide a warm, welcoming, supportive, and caring environment for all pupils, set in a culture of achievement and ambition, with incredible educational and enrichment opportunities. Our location and surroundings make an unrivalled learning environment and facilitate the highest quality teaching and learning.
Are you able to demonstrate a clear passion for teaching and learning and high levels of professionalism in all that you do? Would you be willing to contribute to the co-curricular life of this busy, exciting, and successful school? Are you a pro-active team player – positive, flexible, and calm under pressure when working in a busy school environment? Do you ensure that the needs of the children are always your main consideration? If so, we would love to hear from you!
The cover needs could be pre-planned so notice can be given in advance, or emergency cover that will mean attending on the day.
To find out more:
Please see the Recruitment Pack and Job Description to find out more about this role. If you would like to discuss the job role in further detail, please contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager at the school on 01473 780201 or via email: recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
How to apply:
Please return your completed application form, enclosing a cover letter supporting your application to Linda Marsh, HR Manager at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
Closing date: This is an open advert and does not have a set closing date
Interviews: Please note, we may short-list and interview candidates as suitable applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to pre-employment screening, which includes an enhanced DBS, reference check and online searches prior to appointment.
