Prep Class Teacher – EYFS (Nursery and Reception)

International Schools Today; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipswich High School's Prep School is seeking an inspirational and dynamic teacher to cover maternity leave in EYFS (Nursery/Reception). You will join an enthusiastic team that nurtures children so they thrive, flourish, and become happy, confident, engaged, enquiring and resourceful.

This role supports a culture of achievement within a warm, welcoming setting, with excellent facilities in sport, music, drama and dance, and a busy, exciting school life including co-curricular activities.

Job description

Ipswich High School are looking for an inspirational and dynamic teacher to 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.

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?

Interview Date: Tuesday, 13th October 2026