8 Temporary, Education / Teaching jobs in Ipswich

Temporary Maternity Cover. Required from September 2025 until the postholder returns to work Part-time, term time only Art and Design is a popular and successful subject at Ipswich School. We inspire our students to go on to study Foundation, Fine Art, Fashion or Textiles, Architecture, Graphic Design and Product Design degrees when they leave. You will provide valuable assistance and support within our Senior School Art and Design Department as part of a team of 5, working closely on a day to day basis with the other Art Technician, our Director of Art and Design and our teaching and support staff to support the smooth running of the department, including preparing materials, assisting with classroom activities, exhibitions and equipment, and some administrative tasks. It would be highly desirable for you to have qualifications in art, and expertise in a specific area (for example, sculpture, painting, printing, ceramics) and the ability to apply your expertise to whole school activities. You will have the opportunity to work in activities that make use of your particular area of expertise. Experience with clay would be an advantage as would knowledge of glazes and finishes. In addition, we would expect candidates to demonstrate aesthetic awareness and a knowledge of art in its broadest sense. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES You must be flexible and willing to undertake a variety of duties working as a member of the team. The following gives you a flavour of some of the main duties and tasks you will undertake for us:

• Stocktaking and ordering of materials, including the handling of invoices, monitoring the department budget and keeping a record of student material charges.
• You will maintain supplies and prepare art, textile and pottery materials as requested.
• Assist with classroom activities, following the direction of the teacher, for example, helping with the use of sewing machines, the printing press and accompanying teachers/pupils on local trips during working hours.
• Provide assistance with the issue of all equipment to staff upon request, and the preparation of teaching aids.
• Assist teachers with curating exhibitions (particularly for students' GCSE and A level work) and be able to put up displays independently around the School. Construct frames and other exhibition material as appropriate.
• Build and construct wooden items used by students (therefore sound knowledge of power and hand tools is essential i.e. jigsaw, mini circular saw and drills etc).
• Assist with administrative tasks (for example, photocopying, filing pupils' work).
• Liaise with other departments (for example School Office, Reception, DT, Catering, Estates).
• Source and supply equipment not available from normal school suppliers.
• Maintain the sewing machines in the department and keep the Textile Room and Photography Room tidy.
• Maintain sinks and work surfaces in a clean and tidy condition.
• Recycle clay for students and teachers and operate the kiln, loading and unloading students' work.
• Clear and dispose of old student work and liaise with parents for upcoming exhibitions and the collection of work.
• Be prepared to undertake appropriate professional training and development activities.
• Inform the Head of Department of any unsafe equipment.
HOURS OF WORK You will work for 20 hours per week during Ipswich School term time (35 weeks per annum). There is some flexibility with start and finish times and working days/patterns in this role, which can be discussed at interview with shortlisted candidates, but the hours will need to be worked over four or five days each week (Mondays - Fridays), during lesson times, and they will need to dovetail with the working hours of the other Technician in the department and meet the needs of the department and pupils. SALARY AND BENEFITS
• This is a temporary maternity cover post which may continue through the academic year 2025/26 but may end sooner if the permanent post holder decides to return earlier.
• The post is subject to the satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period).
• The starting salary for the hours as described is £9,890.77 per annum. This is the salary if someone worked in the role for an entire academic year. A pro rata salary will be payable for the period of the maternity cover actually worked.
• The annual salary quoted includes statutory holiday pay. Annual leave may only be taken outside of Ipswich School term times.
• After 3 months' service and/or in line with workplace pension legislation, you will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme with 10% employer contributions, and you will receive 3x death in service cover.
• You will have access to Smarthealth, the School's wellbeing app for staff which offers 24/7 GP access and mental health support.
• Free lunch is provided in the Senior School Dining Hall during term time when the kitchen is in operation.
• Staff are able to use the School's swimming pool and fitness gym (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations).
CLOSING DATE AND INTERVIEW ARRANGEMENTS We would encourage you to download a full job description and application form from our website https://www.ipswich.school/contact-us/vacancies/art-and-design-technician/ Completed application forms should be returned to: Jem Cranfield, Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich IP1 3SG or email: hr@ipswich.school by noon on 2 June 2025. Candidates selected for interview will be notified as soon as possible after the closing date and interviews are likely to be held in the week commencing 9 June

It would be highly desirable for you to have qualifications in art, and expertise in a specific area (for example, sculpture, painting, printing, ceramics) and the ability to apply your expertise to whole school activities. You will have the opportunity to work in activities that make use of your particular area of expertise. Experience with clay would be an advantage as would knowledge of glazes and finishes. In addition, we would expect candidates to demonstrate aesthetic awareness and a knowledge of art in its broadest sense.


• This is a temporary maternity cover post which may continue through the academic year 2025/26 but may end sooner if the permanent post holder decides to return earlier.
• The post is subject to the satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period).
• The starting salary for the hours as described is £9,890.77 per annum. This is the salary if someone worked in the role for an entire academic year. A pro rata salary will be payable for the period of the maternity cover actually worked.
• The annual salary quoted includes statutory holiday pay. Annual leave may only be taken outside of Ipswich School term times.
• After 3 months' service and/or in line with workplace pension legislation, you will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme with 10% employer contributions, and you will receive 3x death in service cover.
• You will have access to Smarthealth, the School's wellbeing app for staff which offers 24/7 GP access and mental health support.
• Free lunch is provided in the Senior School Dining Hall during term time when the kitchen is in operation.
• Staff are able to use the School's swimming pool and fitness gym (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations).