The posting
Job Description
- Copleston High School
- Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5HD
- Salary: MPR / UPR (0.4 FTE)
- Hours: Part time
- Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
- Reference: 5642
Are you a qualified teacher looking for a role that offers variety, flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact across a thriving secondary school?
Copleston High School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher to support high-quality teaching and learning across the school, ensuring continuity of education during periods of teacher absence whilst working closely with colleagues and members of the Senior Leadership Team.
About the role
The majority of cover provision at Copleston High School operates through a centralised model, with students undertaking independent learning within larger supervised study environments rather than being dispersed across multiple classrooms. Cover Teachers work collaboratively with Senior Leaders and teaching colleagues to support students, maintain high expectations and ensure a purposeful learning environment.
Alongside supervising independent learning, the successful candidate will provide classroom-based cover when required, delivering pre-planned lessons, supporting student progress and promoting positive behaviour across the school.
We are looking for someone who:
- holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
- is an effective classroom practitioner with high expectations of student achievement and behaviour
- can quickly build positive relationships with students and staff
- has excellent organisational and communication skills
- is adaptable, resilient and able to work across a range of subject areas
- demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
- works collaboratively and contributes positively to the wider life of the school.
The successful candidate will:
- deliver high-quality classroom cover across a range of subjects
- supervise students completing work set by absent teachers
- support large-scale study sessions and independent learning environments
- promote positive behaviour and maintain high standards of conduct
- monitor student attendance, engagement and progress during cover sessions
- work alongside Senior Leaders, teaching staff and pastoral teams to support student success
- uphold the school's safeguarding, behaviour and attendance expectations.
To find out more
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Alison Ross (Vice Principal) at: [email protected].
Alternatively, please download the Job Description (pdf).
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.
How to apply
Please complete an Application Form (word).
Please return your completed application form to: [email protected].
Closing date: 2 November 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 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.
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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