Copleston High School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5HD MPR / UPR Full Time Maternity / Paternity Cover Reference: 7076 Required from June or September 1927 students (includes 328 in the Sixth Form). We are now seeking to appoint a colleague who is motivated and well-qualified, with a real love for teaching and learning, and an ability to convey this to pupils and staff alike. This is an excellent opportunity for either a newly qualified or more experienced teacher to join a successful and experienced department, in a warm and supportive school, which values the contributions and ideas of all stakeholders and strives for high achievement for all its pupils. Art is taught throughout the school. All students in Years 7 and 8 study Art, and in Year 9 students begin GCSE Art, if they’ve chosen to continue studying the subject. Art and Design (AQA) is offered to students at both GCSE and A level, and the you should be prepared to teach Art at both KS4 and KS5. The ability / willingness to deliver Graphic Communications at KS4 or 5 would be desirable. Creative risk taking and managing the challenge of new concepts in art and design are department strengths. An ability to teach (or experience with) Ceramics and Photography is desirable, but not essential. You should be willing to develop teaching skills in these areas. 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. Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers, who are looking to broaden their experience, and from newly qualified teachers. To find out more For an informal discussion about the post, please email Alice Hodgkinson on: ahodgkinsoncopleston.suffolk.sch.uk Additional Information For additional information about the trust and this school, please visit our website at: www.copleston.suffolk.sch.uk How to apply Application packs are available from the school website at: www.copleston.suffolk.sch.uk or by calling the school office on 01473 277250 Completed applications should be emailed to: applicationscopleston.suffolk.sch.uk or posted to the school at Copleston Road, Ipswich IP4 5HD. CVs are not accepted. Closing date: 10am, 17 March 2025. Interview date: week commencing 24 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. 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.