Prep Class Teacher

• Ipswich High School
• Address: Woolverstone Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1AZ
• Salary: Competitive
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Maternity / Paternity from November 2026

• Reference: 0748

Ipswich High School is looking for an inspirational and motivated Prep Class Teacher to join our Prep School to cover Maternity Leave. 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 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 full details on the role please see the Recruitment Pack and Job Description which is located on the vacancies page onour website

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

If you would like to discuss the job role in further detail or to arrange a tour please contact Linda Marsh HR Manager at the school on or via email on

Please complete the application form via this link onour website

Please email your completed application form and enclose a cover letter supporting your application to Linda Marsh HR Manager on

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.