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Copleston High School
Address: Copleston Road, Ipswich IP4 5HD
Salary: £33,673 - £37,563 per annum
Hours: 37 hours a week, 52 weeks a year
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 5419
Are you a skilled and proactive maintenance professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference within a thriving educational environment?
Copleston High School are seeking an effective and motivated Maintenance and Projects Coordinator to join our school team. This is a key role responsible for helping to ensure that our buildings, facilities and grounds are maintained to the highest standards, providing a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.
About the role
Working closely with the Director of Operations, you will coordinate and undertake a wide range of maintenance, refurbishment and improvement projects across our sites. You will oversee contractors, manage maintenance programmes, carry out repairs and contribute to the ongoing development of our facilities.
This varied and hands-on role will also involve:
- coordinating planned and reactive maintenance works
- delivering refurbishment and improvement projects
- monitoring contractors and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements
- supporting site security arrangements and participating in an emergency call-out rota
- assisting with adverse weather preparations and site safety
- acting as a Fire Marshal and liaising with the Fire and Rescue Service when required
- maintaining accurate maintenance and project records.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- has experience in building maintenance, repairs and refurbishment
- possesses excellent practical skills across a range of maintenance disciplines
- can manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
- communicates confidently with staff, contractors and external agencies
- works independently, uses initiative and takes pride in delivering high standards
- has a strong commitment to health and safety and safeguarding.
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A relevant trade qualification, such as carpentry, construction or property maintenance, would be advantageous. Experience within a school or public sector environment is desirable but not essential.
We offer the opportunity to work within a supportive team where your expertise will have a direct impact on the learning environment of our students. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop their career within facilities and premises management.
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.
We value our staff and actively maintain a culture in which respect, empathy and honesty are the cornerstone of positive relationships throughout the Trust.
For more information
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Keri Newton, Director of Operations at knewton@copleston.suffolk.sch.uk
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.copleston.suffolk.sch.uk
How to apply
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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.
Closing date: 30 September 2026.
Interview date: 14 October 2026.
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.
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