Contract: Permanent, 0.4 Fte

Ipswich High School are looking to appoint an exceptional, passionate and dynamic dance teacher.  The successful applicant will join a vibrant well-established dance department which enjoys an excellent reputation.  The Dance department works closely with the other Performing Arts to create outstanding opportunities and experiences for our pupils. Dance is embedded within the Key stage 3 curriculum, and pupils can study Dance GCSE and A level. There are a wealth of dance and performing arts opportunities through our unrivalled enrichment provision and numerous opportunities for participation in performances and trips.

We are seeking to appoint an individual who is excited by the opportunity to join this thriving department and who can teach Dance at Key Stages 3 and 4.  Prior experience of successfully teaching Dance at A-Level would be advantageous.

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 candidate 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:

Please see the Recruitment Pack and Job Descriptions to find out more about this role, this is located on our vacancies page. We would be delighted to welcome you for a tour of the school.

Should you wish 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 on 01473 780201 or via email: [email protected]

How to apply:

Please submit an on-line application which can be found on our vacancies page: Vacancies - Ipswich High School.

Closing date: Friday, 11th September 2026 at 9 am

Applications will be considered on receipt, and we reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint before the closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

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