Prep Class Teacher

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipswich High School in Ipswich, Suffolk is seeking an inspirational and dynamic Teacher to join our Prep School to cover maternity leave in EYFS (nursery/reception). This maternity cover offers a chance to contribute to an established, high-achieving prep environment where children thrive and develop confidence, curiosity and joy in learning.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, professional and committed to safeguarding, with a passion for early years education.

Job description

• Ipswich High School
• Address:Woolverstone Hall, Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ
• Salary:Competitive Salary, based on skills, knowledge and experience
• Hours:Full time
• Contract:Maternity Cover, required from November 2026 or January 2027
• Reference:5615

Ipswich High Schoolare seeking an inspirational and dynamic Teacherto join our Prep School to cover maternity leave in our wonderful EYFS (nursery/reception) class. 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. Although this is initially a maternity cover position, there is the possibility of a permanent position being offered to the right candidate.

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 passionate about leading and developing early years education?
• 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!

For more information

For full details on the role, please see the recruitment pack and job description, which are located on our vacancies page.

We would also be delighted to welcome potential candidates for a tour of the school.

Please contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager by calling 01473 780201or email:[e-mail]

Closing date: 9 am, 21 October 2026.

Interview date: 27 October 2026.

Applications will be considered on receipt, and we reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint before the closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. Applicants will be kept informed if an appointment is made

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.