Prep Class Teacher - EYFS (Nursery and Reception)

The Society of Heads; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Ipswich High School is seeking an inspirational and dynamic teacher to join our Prep School to cover Maternity Leave in EYFS (Nursery/Reception). This exciting role offers the chance to join a warm, welcoming environment with a strong culture of achievement and enrichment in a superb setting.

We value passionate teaching, high professionalism, and willingness to contribute to the co-curricular life of the busy school.

Qualifications

• 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?

Responsibilities

• Teach EYFS (Nursery/Reception) to cover Maternity Leave.
• Join an enthusiastic team that nurtures children to thrive and flourish.
• Contribute to the school’s co-curricular life and culture of achievement.

Skills

Early Years education

Team player

Adaptability

Co-curricular involvement

Job description

Summary

We are looking for an inspirational and dynamic teacher to join our Prep School to cover Maternity Leave in our wonderful EYFS (Nursery/Reception) class.

Detail

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. 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!

Closing date

Wednesday, 21st October 2026 at 9 am

Interview Date

Tuesday, 27th October 2026