Leisure Assistants

Job Title:

Leisure Assistant – Sports Centre

Institution: Copleston High School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5HD
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Reference: 8262

Copesthon High School, a popular 11‑18 mixed comprehensive, has been rated a ‘good’ school by Ofsted as of December 2023. We are seeking enthusiastic Leisure Assistants to support operations in the sports centre.

• Post 1: 20.5 hours a week – Monday 2:30–10:30 pm, Thursday 3:30–10:30 pm, Saturday 8:00–3:30 pm.
• Post 2: 18.34 hours a week – Tuesday 4:30–10:30 pm, Thursday 4:00–10:30 pm, Friday 4:00–10:30 pm.
• Post 3: 9 hours a week – Monday 5:30–10:30 pm and Sunday 12:30–4:30 pm.
• Additional ad‑hoc hours may be available for staff cover and school holidays. Posts may be combined for the successful candidate.

£12.65 per hour (permanent contract, starting as soon as possible).

• Provide operational support in the sports centre.
• Assist with daily activity oversight, ensuring safety and a positive environment for students and visitors.
• Maintain equipment and facilities, reporting any maintenance needs.
• Contribute to a customer‑focused, communicative team with attention to detail.

• Experience working in a sports centre (desirable).
• First‑aid qualification (desirable, not essential).
• Good communication skills and a customer‑focused attitude.
• High motivation and attention to detail.

Completed applications should be emailed to applicati CVs are not accepted.

For more information, email Charlotte at  The home page contains an application form.

Please read the full job description (word).

Closing date: 9 am, 12 January 2026.

Interview date: week commencing 19 January 2026.

Early applications are encouraged as the role may close prior to the stated deadline.

The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting children and young people, and requires a safer recruitment process, supporting child protection training.

Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We also welcome applications from early‑career professionals.

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