Copleston High School – Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5HD L17 to L21, £73,819 - £81,441 per annum 1.0 FTE Full Time Permanent Reference: 6964 Required from September 2025 We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, highly competent and committed Vice Principal to become an integral part of our Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be an exceptional leader who will join us at an exciting phase. You will take responsibility for the leadership of the curriculum and its implementation, which includes an oversite of areas such as teaching and learning, CPD, personal development, as well as other negotiated responsibilities. You must have a strong track record, experience of effective leadership in schools, be capable of building highly effective working relationships with staff, students and parents. The role will suit an experienced Assistant Headteacher wanting to move to Vice Principal or Vice Principal whose next step is likely to be headship. You will: have a thorough and up to date knowledge of curriculum design and development have a clear understanding of personal development have led improvement with clear impact be an outstanding classroom practitioner be able to work as part of and lead a strong team be willing to go that extra mile to give all children best possible start in life. We can offer you: Happy and highly motivated children. A dynamic team of professionals. Access to the high-quality professional development. A committed and supportive staff and Governing Body. For more information Please read the full Job Description (docx) and Person Specification (docx). To find out more about us, please visit our website (www.copleston.suffolk.sch.uk). Please contact Trenica King, Head of School by emailing hrcopleston.suffolk.sch.uk to arrange an informal discussion. How to apply To apply, please complete an Application Form (docx) in full and return to the email applicationscopleston.suffolk.sch.uk. Closing date: 24 February 2025. Interviewing Date: Week commencing 3 March 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. Copleston High School is a member of the Oxlip Learning Partnership. The Oxlip Learning Partnership's mission is ‘Achieving Success Together' and this is certainly a message that Copleston High School invests in too. We work to ensure that we are creating the best environment for our students to learn and our staff to develop. 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.