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- Copleston High School
- Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5HD
- Salary: £15,961 per annum
- Hours: 25 hours per week, 42 weeks per year
- Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
- Reference: 5413
Based at Copleston Basketball Academy.
1980 students (includes 331 in the Sixth Form).
Copleston High School is looking for a motivated and committed Basketball Coach (Assistant Coach and AoC U19 Men’s/Lower School Academy Head Coach) to join our Basketball Academy coaching team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a coach looking to develop their experience across performance coaching, player development, education, and basketball operations.
You will play a key role in the delivery and development of our Basketball Academy, with responsibility across coaching, player development, and education.
Key responsibilities:
- AoC U19 Head Coach – Take lead responsibility for the AoC U19 Men’s Basketball Team, including planning and delivering training sessions, preparing for competition, and leading the team on match days
- Head Coach of the Lower School Academy – Lead the coaching and development of our Lower School Academy programme, supporting the progression and development of young players within the academy pathway
- Principal Contact for DiSE Delivery – Act as the main point of contact for the delivery of the DiSE programme, supporting learner development, and ensuring effective communication between players, staff, and relevant education partners.
In addition to these key responsibilities, the role will also include:
- Supporting academy practices and individual player development
- Coaching across the wider academy programme, including boys’ and girls’ W/EABL teams where required
- Performance analysis, scouting, and reviewing performance
- Supporting player recruitment, progression, and retention
- Match-day, fixture, and academy administration
- Supporting transport and away fixtures where required
- Contributing to the wider development of our basketball programme.
You will be adaptable, organised, and passionate about developing young players, both on and off the court. You will be comfortable taking ownership of key areas of the programme while also working collaboratively as part of a wider coaching and education team. Previous experience of coaching within a performance or academy environment is desirable, alongside an understanding of player development and the education landscape.
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Additional hours available
There is also the opportunity to access additional coaching hours and development opportunities through Copleston Basketball Academy partners Ipswich Basketball Club and the Playground2Pro community programme.
These opportunities can include evening, weekend, and school holiday sessions, providing scope to increase hours and gain further experience across community, development, and performance basketball.
We will offer you:
- 25 hours per week, with flexibility around the basketball season
- Opportunities for additional coaching hours
- CPD and ongoing professional development within one of the leading basketball institutions in the UK
- Experience across coaching, performance analysis, and education
- The opportunity to work within a performance-focused basketball environment
- Responsibility for key areas of an ambitious and developing basketball programme
- A clear opportunity to develop your coaching career.
If you are passionate about basketball and player development, enjoy taking ownership of programmes, and want to play a key role in an ambitious academy and wider basketball pathway, we would love to hear from you.
To find out more
For an informal discussion about the role please email Nick Drane (Head Basketball Coach) on ndrane@copleston.suffolk.sch.uk
If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.
For additional information about the trust and this school, please visit our website https://www.copleston.suffolk.sch.uk
How to apply
To apply, please complete the Application Form (word) https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gcetrust.org.uk%2F_site%2Fdata%2Ffiles%2Fvacancies%2Fapplication-forms%2F49526F8E3FD84778B823ECC118CB6E4B.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
Alternatively, Application forms and Job Description/Person Specification are available from our website https://www.copleston.suffolk.sch.uk/About-Us/Vacancies/ or by calling the HR Team on 01473 277250.
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Please email your completed application form to recruitment@copleston.suffolk.sch.uk
Closing date: 1 pm, 10 September 2026. Interview date: week commencing 14 September 2026.
As an employee of Oxlip Learning Partnership (the trust), you are automatically enrolled into membership of either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or for support staff, the Local Government Pension Scheme, competitive salary, free parking on school grounds, flexible working opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential wellbeing support, and extensive training and development opportunities to help you grow your career. Above all, you'll join a welcoming and supportive team of colleagues who are passionate about delivering the best outcomes for our students.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and/or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications
Please note CVs are not accepted.
We value our staff and actively maintain a culture in which respect, empathy, and honesty are the cornerstone of positive relationships throughout the trust.
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 a 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.
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