Teacher of English (maternity cover) (MPS/UPS)

Kesgrave High School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2PB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  13 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of English (maternity cover) (MPS/UPS) job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a highly talented and committed team. The department has a great sense of collaboration and are fully committed to ensuring all students develop a love of English and achieve the highest possible standards.

Kesgrave High School is a large 11- 19 school which has over 1850 students on roll including over 320 students in the Sixth Form. In 2025 the performance of the whole school was strong with 71% of pupils achieving a Grade 4 or higher in both English and Mathematics and 52% 5+.

Applications would be welcome from talented teachers at all levels of experience, including ECTs.

The department has impressive facilities, including well-resourced teaching rooms and resource areas, including a flourishing library. We also have the benefit of full reprographic and administration support.

This an exciting time to join the school securing the best possible outcomes for our young people in a nurturing, supportive environment. We have a disruption-free learning approach to behaviour, leaders are highly visible and supportive so that teachers can teach highly effective lessons.

Staff benefit from excellent conditions of service and we are committed to personalised CPD and career opportunities both within school and across our Trust.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, Holbrook Academy, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Kyson, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.

Closing date: 9.00am, Friday 13 March 2026

Interviews: week commencing Monday 16 March 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kesgrave High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1858 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kesgrave High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kesgrave-high-school

Kesgrave is part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Bungay High School, Castle EAST School and Avocet Primary Schools.

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