Prep Class Teacher - EYFS (Nursery and Reception)

The Society of Heads; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipswich High School is seeking an inspirational and dynamic Early Years teacher to join our Prep School to cover maternity leave in the EYFS (Nursery/Reception). This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an enthusiastic team, who nurture children to thrive and flourish and to be 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

Qualifications

• Passion for leading and developing Early Years education.
• Demonstrates professionalism in teaching and learning.
• Willing to contribute to co-curricular life.
• Pro-active team player, flexible, calm under pressure.
• Ensure children's needs are the main consideration.

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?

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 be delighted to welcome you for a tour of the school.

If you would like to discuss the job role in further detail or would like a tour of the school, please contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager at the school on 01473 780201 or via email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday, 5th October 2026 at 9 am

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.

Interview Date: Tuesday, 13th October 2026