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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.
Head of Marketing
Salary: Competitive renumeration, based on skills, knowledge and experience
Hours: Full Time – 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent
Required: As soon as possible
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced content creator and marketer to join our team to promote all that Ipswich High School has to offer.
As Head of Marketing, reporting to the Head, you will be responsible for delivering a strategic communications and reputational building programme. You will have ownership and responsibility for all corporate communications, PR, media statements, digital presence and profile. You will play an important role in enhancing the visibility and reputation of Ipswich High School through a variety of channels.
A considerable degree of content creation and social media literacy, Instagram/Facebook/ LinkedIn, is essential.
You will be an inspiring, energetic, creative and innovative leader, managing a small marketing team. Providing clear, positive, consistent school communications both locally and nationally with support from the Senior Leadership Team.
You will also support the organisation and management of events to continue building and strengthening relationships with existing and prospective families.
To find out more:
Please see the Recruitment Pack which includes the Job Description to find out more about this role. We would also be delighted to welcome potential candidates for a tour of the school with our Head, Mr Dan Browning.
If you would like to discuss the job role in further detail or to arrange a tour, 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: Monday, 3rd November at 9am
Interviews: Please note, we may short-list 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.
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.
Prep Class Teacher – KS 1
Salary: Competitive renumeration, based on skills, knowledge and experience
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Temporary Maternity Cover
Required: November 2025 to Easter 2026
We are looking for an inspirational and dynamic teacher to join our Prep School to cover Maternity Leave. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an enthusiastic team, who pride themselves on nurturing our children, so they thrive and flourish and are happy, confident, engaged, enquiring and resourceful.
The post offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the continuing success of the Prep School, which has an established reputation for academic excellence and benefits from outstanding sports, music, drama and dance facilities. Our Prep School is a remarkable, warm, and welcoming setting. We provide a 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!
To find out more:
Please see the Recruitment Pack and Job Description to find out more about this role. We would also be delighted to welcome potential candidates for a tour of the school.
If you would like to discuss the job role in further detail or to arrange a tour, 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: Wednesday, 15th October at 9am
Interviews: Please note, we may short-list 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.
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.
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.
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.
