Located in the city of Luton, Bedfordshire, Icknield High School is a secondary academy, with a specialist status in art. Although the school has no sixth form, it has around 1450 pupils aged 11-16 in a co-educational setting, making it considerably larger than the average school of its type. Icknield School has an extremely culturally diverse catchment area, a fact reflected in the school’s student intake. Although the vast majority of teaching take place in school, a small number of students do make use of local off-site provision for particular subjects or needs.
Headteacher
Mr John Noble
Values and Vision
Icknield School encapsulated its vision and ethos in its maxim, “Icknield Cares”. The school, strives to Celebrate, both the uniqueness of the school and its pupils; Achieve, helping each student reach their potential; Respect, for all faiths and cultures represented at the school; Enjoy, both their learning and their time outside the classroom; and finally Support, ensuring that students are properly guided through their academic studies. The school takes great pride in its diversity, and goes far to stress the importance of British values such as tolerance and mutual respect, among others.
Ofsted
“Parents, staff and pupils speak highly of the school’s work to develop pupils’ confidence and promote their well-being. This is supported by the positive comments received, particularly the views expressed in Ofsted’s online questionnaire to parents. Parents praise the way the school knows its pupils. One parent wrote, ‘They are not faces among the crowd, but individuals who are listened to.’”
The full report into Icknield High School can be found here.
Subject Leader Music
Subject Leader Music
Icknield High School, Luton, Bedfordshire

MPS/UPS + TLR2a 1 September 2026
Teacher of English
Teacher of English
Icknield High School, Luton, Bedfordshire

MPS/UPS + £2K R&R fixed for 2 years Required for September 2026 (July start for ECTs)
Assistant SENDCO
Assistant SENDCO
Icknield High School, Luton, Bedfordshire

L7 Point 25-28 (Actual £30,626) 37 Hours per week Term Time plus training days & occasional Parents Evening
Associate Assistant Headteacher Behaviour & Pastoral Care
Associate Assistant Headteacher Behaviour & Pastoral Care
Icknield High School, Luton, Bedfordshire

Associate Assistant Headteacher Behaviour & Pastoral Care Leadership Scale L10-L14
Subject Leader Computer Science
Subject Leader Computer Science
Icknield High School, Luton, Bedfordshire

MPS/UPS + TLR 2B
Attendance Officer
Attendance Officer
Icknield High School, Luton, Bedfordshire

L5 Permanent/Term Time Only
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Subject Leader Music
Subject Leader Music
Icknield High School, Luton, Bedfordshire

MPS/UPS + TLR2a 1 September 2026
Teacher of English
Teacher of English
Icknield High School, Luton, Bedfordshire

MPS/UPS + £2K R&R fixed for 2 years Required for September 2026 (July start for ECTs)
Assistant SENDCO
Assistant SENDCO
Icknield High School, Luton, Bedfordshire

L7 Point 25-28 (Actual £30,626) 37 Hours per week Term Time plus training days & occasional Parents Evening
Associate Assistant Headteacher Behaviour & Pastoral Care
Associate Assistant Headteacher Behaviour & Pastoral Care
Icknield High School, Luton, Bedfordshire

Associate Assistant Headteacher Behaviour & Pastoral Care Leadership Scale L10-L14
Subject Leader Computer Science
Subject Leader Computer Science
Icknield High School, Luton, Bedfordshire

MPS/UPS + TLR 2B
Attendance Officer
Attendance Officer
Icknield High School, Luton, Bedfordshire

L5 Permanent/Term Time Only
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Are you looking for a different role at Icknield High School? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.