Icknield High School is a state funded secondary academy school with 1450 students. It has an Ofsted rating of ‘good’ – February 2024. It caters for students aged between 11 and 16 in Luton, Bedfordshire. The school is located in north Luton and just off the A6.

At Icknield High School everything we do is underpinned by our overriding philosophy of ‘Raising the Achievement of All’. We believe that every student, regardless of background, should be afforded the same opportunities to be successful and that nothing should hold a child back from pursuing their talents and passions. We have consistently high expectations of our students and encourage excellence in all aspects of school life. In 2025, 57% of our students achieved a grade 5 and above in Maths and English and 74% achieved a grade 4 and above in Maths and English. These are the highest outcomes in Luton town. 

The successful applicant will

·       have a passion for teaching and working with students of all abilities with the talent to drive them to be outstanding.

·       raise aspirations, expectations and achievement of all students regardless of ability.

·       demonstrate enthusiasm to ensure that students get the education which they deserve.

We are proud of the outcomes for Computer Science GCSE 9-1 in 2025 with 92% of our students achieving a grade 4 or above, 84% achieving a grade 5 or above and 50% achieving a grade 7 or above.

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

Visits to the school are most welcome.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for the above position and are interested in joining our staff team, for further details and an application pack please contact Mrs Freeman, telephone 01582 576561 or e-mail tfreeman@icknield.beds.sch.uk  Alternatively,  please visit our web site www.icknield.beds.sch.uk

Closing date: 5 January 2026

Icknield High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to

share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks

with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.