Teacher of Mathematics

No. of Positions available: 2

Contract: Job 1) Permanent, full time and Job 2) Maternity Cover, 0.8 Fte or full time

Required: September 2026

We are looking to appoint an outstanding, passionate and dynamic classroom practitioner as Teacher of Mathematics.

The successful applicants will join a department which enjoys an outstanding reputation, helping pupils to achieve excellent GCSE and A-level results year-on-year.  Mathematics is also regularly amongst the most popular subject choices at A-Level.  We are seeking to appoint individuals who are excited by the opportunity to join this thriving department.

Due to the considerable experience and expertise within the department, the primary qualities sought are the ability to inspire and support pupils to enjoy and make excellent progress in Mathematics.  Prior experience of successfully teaching Mathematics and/or Further Mathematics at A-Level is desirable but not essential.

Located on an idyllic 87-acre campus on the banks of the River Orwell, Ipswich High School enjoys an enviable reputation of delivering outstanding academic results whilst maintaining a warm, welcoming and happy community of over 500 pupils, aged 3 – 18.

Working at Ipswich High School suits those who have a genuine commitment to both the academic and personal development of young people as well as the willingness to contribute to the wide enrichment (co-curricular) and community activity of our school.

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to join our ambitious, friendly and caring community of staff and students, and enjoy teaching small classes of polite, respectful and hardworking pupils as well as benefiting from terms and conditions which include a maximum of 80% directed teaching time, Teachers’ Pension and 18 weeks holiday per year.

To find out more:

If you would like to discuss the job role in further detail or would like to request a tour of the school, please contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager at the school on 01473 780201 or via email: recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk

For full details on the role, please see the Recruitment Pack and Job Description located on our vacancies page: Vacancies – Ipswich High School

How to apply:

Please complete the application form on our website: Vacancies – Ipswich High School.

Return your completed application form, enclosing a cover letter supporting your application, to Linda Marsh, HR Manager at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk

Please note we are unable to accept CV’s as the only form of application.  A CV can be submitted in addition to the application form and cover letter.

Closing date: Friday, 8th May 2026 at 9 am

Interviews: Friday, 15th May 2026

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.