Teacher of Music

Permanent, part-time, 0.6 FTE, required from September 2022

We are seeking to appoint a Primary specialist teacher with relevant experience of teaching across the Key Stages from EYFS to Year 6, with a specialism in Music.

You will have a proven track record in teaching to a high level with excellent results in attainment and achievement in your specialist area. An ability to teach a range of primary age groups and additional subjects would be an advantage.

Ipswich Preparatory School, for pupils aged rising 5 –11, is the Junior School of Ipswich School and close links are enjoyed with the Senior School. There are two classes per year group, Reception to Year 6 and a day care nursery (The Lodge) which caters for some 100 children aged 3 months to the time the children join Reception.

Pupils follow a broad and balanced curriculum. Academic achievement is high and the School has particular strengths in art, music, drama and sport. 

Music is a particular strength; all pupils being taught to play a string instrument in Year 3, where a choice of cello, viola, violin and Double Bass are offered and instruments loaned by the School. Notation is taught through Stave House, from Reception.

Musical opportunities abound, whether through choirs, orchestras, jazz groups, concert bands or chamber groups.

The Prep is included in the Senior School Spring Concert, which is held at Snape Maltings each year.  Throughout the year there are numerous opportunities for performance including the Christmas productions across the School, Chapel Services, the Music Competition and at Celebration Day. 

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, ICT 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 and in pastoral support across the School. 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.

A full job description and application form can be downloaded from our website: www.ipswich.school/vacancies, or contact the HR team for  an application pack: 01473 408300 hr@ipswich.school. 

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 before the closing date of noon on 10 February 2022 to Mrs Amanda Childs, Prep Head, Ipswich Preparatory School, 3 Ivry Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3QW or email: hr@ipswich.school. 

Interviews are  scheduled to take place during the week commencing 14 February 2022.

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.