Job Vacancies
The value of our staff is paramount and working at Ipswich High School presents a huge range of opportunities, both personal and professional.
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 all of the teaching and support staff here 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.
Ipswich High School is committed to the safeguarding of children, and child protection screening applies to all posts.
School Nurse
Hours: Full time, 34 weeks per year (term time plus 4 inset days), 36 hours per week
Required: ASAP
Salary: Competitive. Further details of benefits can be found in the supporting information pack.
We are seeking to appoint a registered nurse (RSCN/RGN) to join the School as soon as possible in a full time capacity, term-time only plus four days.
You will be expected to work in partnership with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies to provide a clinically effective high-quality service of nursing care to our pupils across the age range 3-18 years.
If you are an experienced registered nurse with an interest in working with young people, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Salary is based on NHS Band 5, depending upon experience.
Closing Date: Thursday 23rd May, at 9am.
Interviews: w/c 27th May
How to apply:
Please return the completed application form by email to the HR Officer at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk or by post to: HR Officer, Ipswich High School, Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.
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 and reference check prior to appointment.
Learning Support Assistant
Hours: Full time, 34 weeks per year (term time plus 4 inset days), 36 hours per week
Required: September 2024
Salary: £21474 pa pro rat’d to £16,444 pa plus Teacher’s Pension Scheme. Further details of other benefits can be found in the supporting information pack.
We seek to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils and staff in our school. Whilst we are ideally looking for someone with experience of 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/ 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.
Closing Date: Tuesday 28th May, at 9am.
Interviews: TBC
How to apply:
Please return the completed application form by email to the HR Officer at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk or by post to: HR Officer, Ipswich High School, Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.
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 and reference check prior to appointment.
Prep Class Teacher/HLTA Leadership Cover
Hours: Part-time – 0.2 – One day per week (Year 6). One-year fixed term
Required: September 2024
Salary: Competitive plus Teacher’s Pension Scheme. Further details of other benefits can be found in the supporting information pack.
Are you inspirational and dynamic, with a desire to positively contribute to our Year 6 pupils’ teaching and learning experience in the Prep School? 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 and well-prepared for the next stage of their educational journey.
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 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.
You will work closely with our Deputy Headteacher/Year 6 teacher, to teach Year 6 for one day per week (day to be confirmed), which facilitates leadership release for the Prep Deputy Headteacher.
Are you able to demonstrate a clear passion for teaching and learning and high levels of professionalism in all that you do? 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!
Closing Date: Wednesday 15th May, at midday.
Interviews: Wednesday 22nd May
How to apply:
Please return the completed application form by email to the HR Officer at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk or by post to: HR Officer, Ipswich High School, Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.
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 and reference check prior to appointment.
IT Technician
Hours: Full Time
Required: ASAP
Salary: £22,000 – £25,290 pa dependent on experience and qualifications.
We are seeking an IT Technician to work 36 hours per week, all year round.
The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, well organised, & driven person who has a passion for IT and can deliver exceptional customer service.
The successful candidate will ideally have Microsoft 365, Active Directory and Windows Server experience, and will be primarily responsible for the smooth running of computer systems, providing technical support for all hardware, software and associated peripherals.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Resolution of IT problems, liaising with relevant third-party providers over issues
• Proactively provide information to users on outstanding issues
• Installing & configuring operating systems & various software packages
• Ensure security of data, network and backup system
Closing Date: Monday 27th May at 9am
Interviews: TBC.
How to apply:
Please return the completed application form by email to the HR Officer at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk or by post to: HR Officer, Ipswich High School, Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.
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 and reference check prior to appointment.
Learning Support Assistant
Hours: Full Time
Required: September 2024
Salary: £21,474 pa pro rat’d to £16,444 pa
We seek to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils and staff in our school. Whilst we are ideally looking for someone with experience of 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/ 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.
Closing Date: Tuesday 7th May at 9am
Interviews: TBC.
How to apply:
Please return the completed application form by email to the HR Officer at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk or by post to: HR Officer, Ipswich High School, Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.
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 and reference check prior to appointment.
Teacher of Mathematics – Part Time 0.5
Hours: Part-time 0.5
Required: September 2024
Salary: Competitive and dependent upon skills and experience. Further details of other benefits can be found in the supporting information pack.
Ipswich High School seeks to appoint an outstanding, passionate and dynamic classroom practitioner as Teacher of Mathematics with effect from September 2024. This is a permanent part time 0.5 role.
The successful applicant will join a department which enjoys an outstanding reputation, helping pupils to achieve excellent GCSE and A-level results year-on-year. Mathematics is also regularly amongst the most popular subject choices at A-Level. We are seeking to appoint an individual who is excited by the opportunity to join this thriving department.
Due to the considerable experience and expertise within the department, the primary qualities sought are the ability to inspire and support pupils to enjoy and make excellent progress in Mathematics. Prior experience of successfully teaching Mathematics and/or Further Mathematics at A-Level is desirable but not essential.
Located on an idyllic 87-acre campus on the banks of the River Orwell, Ipswich High School enjoys an enviable reputation of delivering outstanding academic results whilst maintaining a warm, welcoming and happy community of over 500 pupils, aged 3-18.
Working at Ipswich High School suits those who have a genuine commitment to both the academic and personal development of young people as well as the willingness to contribute to the wide co-curricular and community activity of our school.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join our ambitious, friendly and caring community of staff and students and enjoy teaching small classes (usually approximately 15 pupils) of polite, respectful and hardworking young people as well as benefiting from terms and conditions which include a maximum of 80% directed teaching time and 18 weeks holiday per year.
Please note, although we are a boarding school and very much welcome applicants who bring relevant experience, we continue to run a Monday-Friday timetable and therefore teachers’ terms and conditions do not commit them to assisting with evening or weekend boarding duties.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 15th May at 9am
Interviews: TBC.
How to apply:
Please return the completed application form by email to the HR Officer at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk or by post to: HR Officer, Ipswich High School, Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.
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 and reference check prior to appointment.
After School Club Supervisor
Part time, 2/3 afternoons per week.
Hours: Hours are 4.15pm to 6pm and 3.15pm to 6pm on Fridays, term time only.
Required: Required as soon as possible.
Salary: £11.44 per hour (from April 2024).
Ipswich High School requires an enthusiastic and flexible After School Club Supervisor to support the pupils after school. Duties will include playing a complementary and supporting role to class teachers in encouraging pupils in their learning and the acquisition of knowledge and skills. A sense of humour is vital.
Closing Date: TBC.
Interviews: TBC.
How to apply:
Please return the completed application form by email to the HR Officer at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk or by post to: HR Officer, Ipswich High School, Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.
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 and reference check prior to appointment.
Lunchtime Supervisor
Part time, maternity cover
Hours: Hours are 11.30pm – 1.30pm term time only.
Required: Required June or September 2024
Salary: £11.44 per hour (from April 2024).
Ipswich High School requires an enthusiastic and flexible Lunchtime Supervisor to support the pupils during their lunch time. Duties will include support in the dining hall and supervision on the field. A sense of humour is vital.
Closing Date: TBC.
Interviews: TBC.
How to apply:
Please return the completed application form by email to the HR Officer at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk or by post to: HR Officer, Ipswich High School, Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.
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 and reference check prior to appointment.
Cover Supervisor
Hours: The School Day: Monday – Thursday 8.15-4.30. Friday 8.15-3.30
Required: ASAP.
Salary: £11.44 per hour
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 given or emergency cover that will mean attending on the day.
Closing Date: Ongoing
Interviews: TBC.
How to apply:
Please return the completed application form by email to the HR Officer at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk or by post to: HR Officer, Ipswich High School, Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.
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 and reference check prior to appointment.
Member of the Proprietorial Governing Board (PGB)
Ipswich High School seeks to appoint a School Governor with a proposed start date of September 2024.
The successful applicant will provide constructive input into the strategic development of the School by reviewing the performance of the School with the Head and School Leadership team, acting as an ambassador of the School within the local community and supporting the School by providing advice and ideas to the Head. They will take an active interest in the life of the School including supporting the delivery of its Public Benefit obligations.
If you have a breadth of experience gained in other organisations, with a passion for education, we invite you to consider joining our Governing Board, to help shape the future of a unique and truly pupil-centred school.
Closing Date: Ongoing
Interviews: TBC
How to apply:
Please send a completed application form and letter outlining your experience, suitability and ambitions for the role to the HR Officer at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk or by post to the address below:
Ipswich High School
Woolverstone
Ipswich
IP9 1AZ
Web: www.ipswichhighschool.co.uk
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.
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 and reference check prior to appointment.