Head of Marketing

Ipswich High School

• Address: Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ

Salary: Competitive

• Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible 

Reference: 0435

*Competitive renumeration, based on skills, knowledge and experience.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced content creator and marketer to join our team to promote all that Ipswich High School has to offer.

As Head of Marketing, reporting to the Head, you will be responsible for delivering a strategic communications and reputational building programme. You will have ownership and responsibility for all corporate communications, PR, media statements, digital presence and profile. You will play an important role in enhancing the visibility and reputation of Ipswich High School through a variety of channels. 

A considerable degree of content creation and social media literacy, Instagram/Facebook/ LinkedIn, is essential.

You will be an inspiring, driven, creative and innovative leader, managing a small marketing team. Providing clear, positive, consistent school communications both locally and nationally with support from the Senior Leadership Team.

You will also support the organisation and management of events to continue building and strengthening relationships with existing and prospective families.

 To find out more

For full details on the role, please see the Recruitment Pack which includes the Job Description, this is located on our website vacancies page. 

We would also be delighted to welcome potential candidates for a tour of the school with our Head, Dan Browning.

Should you wish to discuss the job role in further detail or to arrange a tour, please contact Linda Marsh, HR Manager at the school on 01473 780201 or via email on recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
 

How to apply

Please complete the application form on our website

Return your completed application form and enclosing a cover letter supporting your application to Linda Marsh, HR Manager on recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk
 

Closing date: 9 am, 3 November 2025. 

Interviews: 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.