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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.
Learning Support Assistant – Senior School
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils and staff in our school. Whilst we are ideally looking for someone with experience in this type of role, for an exceptional candidate without significant experience, we would still encourage you to apply.
Applicants must be competent and confident in supporting pupils up to at least GCSE level. Experience of or an understanding of how best to support pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, autism, and speech and language difficulties is desirable. Knowledge of supporting pupils in mathematics and the sciences would be particularly advantageous.
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.
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 ยฃ9,549 to ยฃ12,732 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: 9.00 am on Friday, 9th January 2026
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.
