Join the team
The value of our staff is paramount and working at Ipswich High School presents a huge range of opportunities for personal and professional development. Our available roles represent a significant opportunity for you to contribute to our story, and to enhance the educational experience of all our pupils. We are enormously proud of the teaching and support staff and hope you will consider joining us. Every member of our school staff has access to support and training to help them develop professionally within their role, as well as numerous benefits including reduced fees for family members wishing to attend the school.
We hope that after reading about our current vacancies, you will decide to apply. We are sure you will find a truly rewarding and enjoyable journey ahead of you at a time of exciting developments within the school.
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 and reference check before appointment.
Learning Support Assistant - Senior School
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils and staff in our school. Whilst we are ideally looking for someone with experience in this type of role, for an exceptional candidate without significant experience, we would still encourage you to apply.
Applicants must be competent and confident in supporting pupils up to at least GCSE level. Experience of or an understanding of how best to support pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, autism, and speech and language difficulties is desirable. Knowledge of supporting pupils in mathematics and the sciences would be particularly advantageous.
The application pack for this post can be found online on the School’s website at www.ipswichhighschool.co.uk Please complete the application form and return it to the HR Officer at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk or by post to Ipswich High School, Woolverstone, Ipswich, IP9 1AZ.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.
If you require any further information, please ring 01473 780201.
Closing date: TBC
Interviews: TBC
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
Cover Supervisor
£15 per hourREQUIRED ASAP
Hours: Flexible and as required within the school day. As and when required by the school.
The school day: Monday–Thursday 8.15am–4.30pm and Friday 8.15am-3.30pm
We are recruiting a Cover Supervisor to provide high quality support for teaching and learning across our lovely school. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to the continuing success of the School, which has an established reputation for academic excellence and benefits from outstanding sports, music, drama, and dance facilities.
We provide a warm, welcoming, 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!
The cover needs could be pre-planned so notice given or emergency cover that will mean attending on the day.
Closing Date: Ongoing
Interviews: TBC
How to apply:
Please return the completed application form by email to the HR Officer at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk or by post to: HR Officer, Ipswich High School, Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
After School Club Supervisor
£12.21 per hour.Ipswich High School is a leading independent school in Suffolk, proudly educating hundreds of pupils between the ages of 3 – 18. Based on a beautiful 84-acre campus, five miles outside of Ipswich, the school has long enjoyed a high profile across the region for its academic success and superb pastoral care.
Part time, 2/3 afternoons per week.
Required as soon as possible.
Ipswich High School requires an enthusiastic and flexible After School Club Supervisor to support the pupils after school. Duties will include playing a complementary and supporting role to class teachers in encouraging pupils in their learning and the acquisition of knowledge and skills. A sense of humour is vital.
Hours are 4.15pm to 6pm, and 3.15pm to 6pm on Fridays, term time only. The pay is £12.21 per hour (from April 2025).
Please return your application form by post to the HR Officer, Ipswich High School, Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ or by email to recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
Closing date: TBC
Interviews: TBC
Ipswich High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff are expected to share and support this commitment. All applicants will be subject to pre-employment screening, which includes an enhanced DBS and reference check prior to appointment. An online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
