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- Copleston High School
Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5HD
Salary: £27,915 - £31,140 pro rata
Hours: 37 hours a week, 39 weeks a year
Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
Reference: 5304
1927 students (includes 328 in the Sixth Form).
About the Role
Copleston High School is seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional Cover Manager (non-teaching role) to play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of our school. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys coordinating people, systems and resources to support high-quality teaching and learning.
As Cover Manager, you will lead the management of staff absence and the deployment of cover across the school, ensuring that lessons are appropriately staffed and that disruption to students' learning is minimised. Working closely with the Vice Principal, Senior Leadership Team, Heads of Department and support staff, you will oversee the cover team, coordinate daily cover arrangements, maintain accurate records and contribute to the efficient use of the school’s cover budget.
You will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational and problem-solving skills, able to respond calmly and effectively to changing priorities and unexpected situations. Experience of line management, administration and working with data management systems is essential, while experience within an educational setting would be advantageous.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the life of a busy secondary school. You will support and develop cover staff, help to improve systems and processes and work collaboratively with colleagues across the school to ensure operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, confident working under pressure and committed to supporting a positive learning environment for students, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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For an informal discussion about the role please email Alison Ross (Vice Principal) on aross@copleston.suffolk.sch.uk
How to apply
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.
Please email your completed application form to applications@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.
Closing date: 1 pm, 12 August 2026.
Interview date: week commencing 17 August 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.
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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 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.
Additional Information:
For additional information about the trust and this school, please visit our website [http://www.copleston.suffolk.sch.uk]
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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