Teacher of English - Maternity Leave Cover (MPS/UPS)

Kesgrave High School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2PB

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,068.00 - £52,834.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of English - Maternity Leave Cover (MPS/UPS) job summary

We have a disruption free approach to behaviour, leaders are highly visible and supportive so that teachers can teach highly effective lessons.

Reading and oracy are key ingredients to students’ holistic growth and are embedded within our whole school development plan. Accelerated Reader in KS3, Register and Read in KS4 and a reading culture in the Sixth Form are all examples of this ethos in action.

The Media & Film Department sits alongside the English Department and many staff contribute to a range of subjects where expertise and interest is shown.

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 69% of pupils achieving a Grade 4 or higher in both English and Mathematics and 48% 5+.

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

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

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

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1875 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• 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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