Suffolk County Council

Teacher of Mathematics

Suffolk County Council  •  Ipswich, GB (Onsite)  •  30 days ago
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Job Description

  • Ipswich High School
  • Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ
  • Salary: Competitive salary, based on skills, knowledge and experience
  • Hours: Part Time (Maternity Cover) or Full Time (Permanent)*
  • Contract: Permanent or Maternity Cover, required to start 1 September 2026
  • Reference: 8834

*There are two positions available for this role.

Ipswich High School are looking to appoint two outstanding, passionate and dynamic classroom practitioners as Teacher of Mathematics

You 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 co-curricular and community activity of our school.Experience teaching and leading a department through GCSE and A Level courses would be advantageous.

You 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.

For more information

To find out more about the school, please visit our website

If you would like to discuss the job role in further detail or would like a tour of the school, please contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager at the school by either calling 01473 780201 or by emailing recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk

How to apply

Please complete your application by visiting the vacancies page of our website

Closing date: 1pm, 27 May 2026

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ipswich, GB
Year Founded
1974
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