Ipswich High School Address: Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ Salary: Competitive renumeration Hours: Part time, 0.4 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) Contract: Permanent, required from 1 September 2026 Reference: 0785 Ipswich High School is looking for an exceptional, passionate and dynamic Dance Teacher. As the successful applicant, you 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 KS3 (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 (KS3 and KS4). Prior experience of successfully teaching Dance at A-Level would be advantageous. About Ipswich High School 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. 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 read the Recruitment Pack (pdf) and Job Description (pdf). We would also be delighted to welcome potential candidates for a tour of the school. If you would like to discuss the job role in further detail or to arrange a tour, please contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager at the school, by either calling 01473 780201 or emailing recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk How to apply To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) and a Cover Letter supporting your application to Linda Marsh, HR Manager, by email to recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk Closing date: 9.00 am, 16 June 2026. Please note, we may shortlist and interview candidates before the closing date if suitable applications are received. 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.