Prep School Teacher of Music; Part Time Maternity Cover

Prep School Teacher of Music (Part Time) Maternity Cover

0.5 FTE, required from April 2026, initially for 1 year

We are seeking to appoint a Primary specialist teacher with relevant experience of teaching across the Key Stages from EYFS to Year 6, with a specialism in Music. You will have a proven track record in teaching to a high level with excellent results in attainment and achievement in your specialist area. An ability to teach a range of primary age groups and additional subjects would be an advantage.

Ipswich Preparatory School, for pupils aged 4 –11, is the primary aged stage of Ipswich School and close links are enjoyed with the Senior School. Generally, there are two classes per year group, Reception to Year 6 and a day care nursery (The Lodge) which cares for some 100 children aged 3 months to the time the children join Reception.

The Prep School operates as one unit, from Reception to Year 6 with lessons on Mondays to Fridays. Whilst there are organisational differences between the ways in which school life is structured for ‘infants’ in Lower Prep and ‘junior’ pupils in Upper Prep, there is no formal separation of the school into two sections.

Pupils follow a broad and balanced curriculum. Academic achievement is high and the School has particular strengths in art, music, drama and sport. All classes, with the exception of Years 4 to 6 are generally taught by their Form Teacher, although some subjects, such as Languages, Art, Computing, Games, Music and Science are taught by teachers specially appointed to teach that subject, throughout the school.

Music is a particular strength of the school; all pupils being taught to play a string instrument in Year 3, where a choice of cello, viola, violin and Double Bass are offered and instruments loaned by the School. Notation is taught through Stave House, from Reception. Musical opportunities abound, whether through choirs, orchestras, jazz groups, concert bands or chamber groups. The Prep is included in the Senior School Spring Concert, which is held at Snape Maltings each year.

Throughout the year there are numerous opportunities for performance including the Christmas productions across the School, Chapel Services, the Music Competition and at Celebration Day. The Music Department is also heavily involved in the Year 6 Play each year.

Tuition is offered in a wide variety of instruments, and in singing, as well as LAMDA (Speech and Drama), at an additional cost. These lessons are taught by visiting staff on a weekly basis in regular lesson time or in breaks, following a rota system. Lessons are available for children from Year 2 upwards in music and Year 3 upwards in Speech and Drama.

We would encourage you to download an application form and a full job description for this role from our website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or contact the HR team on or hrool.

Completed application forms, with the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees; along with a letter of application, explaining your educational philosophy, teaching strengths and relevant personal interests, should be sent by 12 noon on Monday 5 January 2026 to Mrs Lucy Southgate, Prep Head, Ipswich Preparatory School, 3 Ivry Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3QW
or email: hrool.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 12 January 2026. Visits to the school are welcome and should be arranged with Head’s PA, Mrs C Clarke via prepheadool.

PLEASE NOTE

Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the job, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.