Ipswich Preparatory School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3SG Salary competitive Full time Permanent Reference: 0147 Required from September 2025 We are seeking to appoint a qualified teacher to join us in September 2025. You will have a good track record in teaching to a high level with excellent results in attainment, progress and pastoral care. We are looking to appoint a passionate and motivated professional with experience of teaching the full range of primary age groups from Year 1 phonics to Year 6 mathematics, who is forward thinking and demonstrates evidence-based pedagogical practices. Experience of leading a curriculum subject and/or subject specialism is desirable. Ipswich Preparatory School, for pupils aged 4 –11, is the primary aged stage of Ipswich School and close links are enjoyed with the Senior School. Generally, there are two classes per year group, Reception to Year 6 and a day care nursery (The Lodge) which cares for some 100 children aged 3 months to the time the children join Reception. The Prep School operates as one unit, from Reception to Year 6 with lessons on Mondays to Fridays. Whilst there are organisational differences between the ways in which school life is structured for ‘infants’ in Lower Prep and ‘junior’ pupils in Upper Prep, there is no formal separation of the school into two sections. Pupils follow a broad and balanced curriculum. Academic achievement is high and the school has particular strengths in art, music, drama and sport. All classes, with the exception of Years 4 to 6 are generally taught by their Form Teacher, although some subjects, such as Languages, Art, Computing, Games, Music and Science are taught by teachers specially appointed to teach that subject, throughout the school. The school has Learning Support staff, a school counsellor and a good number of teaching assistants. The school enjoys a talented, committed and loyal teaching staff. The ratio of teachers to pupils is approximately 1:11. In addition to Form Teachers, there are specialist teachers for PE, Games, Music, Art, Languages, Science, Drama, Computing and Learning Support. Form teachers, in addition to subject specialists, take on subject leader roles. All staff who teach at the school make contributions to school life outside their own specialisation as well as to our co-curricular programme. The school has a strong community feel and new members of staff invariably speak of the supportiveness and friendliness of their colleagues and the pupils. The school ensures there is healthy non-contact time for teachers (typically 20%) and it has a main pay salary scale which mirrors but is more generous than that of the maintained sector. There is currently generous fee remission of fees for children (aged 5 and above) of teaching staff, providing there are vacancies, and the children fulfil the usual entry requirements. Free lunch is provided in the School Dining Hall during term time when the kitchen is in operation, and staff are able to use the school’s swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations). To find out more Visits to the school are welcome and should be arranged with Head’s PA, Mrs C Clarke on prepheadipswich.school How to apply You can download a job description and application form from our website at www.ipswich.school/vacancies or contact hripswich.school / 01473 408300. Completed application forms, with the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees; along with a letter of application, explaining your educational philosophy, teaching strengths and relevant personal interests, should be sent by 12 noon on Friday 25 April 2025 to Mrs Claire Jackson, Prep Head, Ipswich Preparatory School, 3 Ivry Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3QW or email: hripswich.school. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 30 April and/or 1 May. Please advise us of any special requirements you may have if you are called for an interview. If your special requirements mean that you need to submit this application in a different format, please contact us. Closing date: midday, 25 April 2025. Interview date: 30 April and/or 1 May. Please note Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the job, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.