Job Description

Copleston High School

Address:

Ipswich, IP4 5HD

Salary:

11,011 per annum

Hours:

19 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Contract:

Permanent, Required from September 2025

Reference: 7686

Copleston High School

is a popular 11-18 mixed comprehensive noted for its caring and disciplined atmosphere. It was judged as a 'good school with outstanding features' by Ofsted in December 2023. As a school we are committed to raising standards of learning.



We require a

Design and Technology

(

DT) Technician

to join the Design Technology team, offering technical support to prepare materials for student use. You will ensure appropriate tools, materials and equipment are available and ensure safe working practices in the workshops. You will also identify health and safety aspects which require attention and report these to the Head of Department.



Hours of work will be Monday to Friday, for 39 weeks per year, plus 1 week to be worked flexibly throughout the year. Timings to be negotiated with line manager.



The school has a strongly supportive ethos and is deeply committed to the professional development of staff. We offer an excellent induction programme to all colleagues who join us.

For more information

For an informal chat regarding this role please email

dpheasant@copleston.suffolk.sch.uk

.

Please read the

(word).

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website

www.copleston.suffolk.sch.uk

How to apply

Application forms are also available from the Trust website:

www.oxlip.uk

or by calling the HR Team on

01473 277250.

CVs are not accepted.



Please return your completed application form to

:

applications@copleston.suffolk.sch.uk

.

Closing date: 10am, 4 August 2025

Interview date: 14 August 2025

The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. Child protection training will also need to be undertaken.



Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.

'The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment'