Head of English
Bungay High School, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RW12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
24 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TLRa (£9,782)
Head of English job summary
11 – 18 Mixed roll 1000 students
Head of English – Commencing September 2025
MPS/UPS, plus TLR1a £9,782
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Head of English to lead our hardworking, highly experienced and supportive English Department.
Our department, which consists of dedicated, lively and innovative teachers, work collaboratively with each other. Their strength as a team has led to excellent results. We are proud of what our students achieve in English and are looking for somebody to continue the development of the faculty. We are looking to appoint someone who is passionate about their subject, who will be able to work within a team-centred approach to planning and teaching a wonderful subject from KS3 to KS5.
Bungay High School Academy is a thriving and successful school situated in a pleasant rural area. We are 20 miles from Norwich and 15 miles from the delightful heritage coast. We have fantastic students, great staff and a commitment to success for all. We have an excellent CPD programme and are committed to staff development.
An application form and further details are available from Mrs Blake, Headteacher’s PA: 01986 891642 or email rblake@bungayhigh.co.uk or alternatively on our website www.bungayhigh.co.uk, where the application form and other information can be downloaded.
Closing date for applications is Monday 24th March 2025 at midday. Candidates are welcome to call and speak to the Acting Deputy Headteacher or the Headteacher. Please use contact details above to make arrangements. Please address your covering letter of interest to Mrs Chanel Oswick, Headteacher.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check will be required for this post.
Our values, which underpin every decision we take and the systems we use, are demonstrated in The Bungay Way, underpinned by our character virtues of RESPECT, RESILIENCE, REFLECTIVENESS and RESPONSIBIITY. We have a comprehensive student character-building programme, through which we are working towards the nationally recognised Character Quality Mark.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Bungay High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 985 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bungay High School website
Bungay High School Academy is a thriving and successful school situated in a pleasant rural area. We are 20 miles from Norwich and 15 miles from the delightful heritage coast. We have fantastic students, great staff and a commitment to success for all. We have an excellent CPD programme and are committed to staff development.
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