Second in English Department/Teacher of English

Bungay High School, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RW

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter or Sept 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  10 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS Plus TLR2B of £6,072

Second in English Department/Teacher of English job summary

Part of the East Anglian Schools Trust  

Telephone no: 01986 891642 

Email: rblake@bungayhigh.co.uk  

Website: https://www.bungayhigh.co.uk/ 

 

• Salary: MPS/UPS Plus TLR2B of £6,072 
• Permanent 
• Full Time 
• Required Easter or Sept 2027 

  

To start Easter or September 2027, this is an excellent opportunity to join our school, where aspiration, variety and a positive atmosphere are the foundations of our success. Bungay High School is looking to appoint an experienced, committed, enthusiastic and hardworking Second in English / Teacher of English to join our English Department. The specific responsibilities will be decided with the successful candidate. 

The Role & Context: Assisting the Head of Department in leading, curriculum planning and raising standards across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Ideally we are looking for a candidate who can work on a full-time basis, but we would consider applications for candidates looking for a part-time position. 

The Candidate Profile: A hard-working, strong classroom practitioner with exceptional classroom practice, high expectations for all students and the ability to inspire both peers and pupils. 

The Reward: TLR2B of £6,072 paid on the main/upper pay scale (MPS/UPS).  

Bungay High School 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. Bungay High School is part of the East Anglian Schools’ Trust. 

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. 

 

How to apply: 

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. 

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to the mynewterm website to apply via the online application form. 

Please address your covering letter of interest to Mrs Chanel Oswick, Headteacher. Please make clear in your letter if you are seeking a 1.0 FTE role or less. 

Closing Date: 23 November 2026, 12 noon   

Interview Dates: 30 November 2026  

 

EAST MAT (East Anglian Schools’ Trust), are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and Headteachers must ensure that the highest priority is given to following guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. You will need to demonstrate  

knowledge and understanding of relevant guidance and legislation and to display commitment to  the protection and safeguarding of children and young people. 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Bungay High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 922 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bungay High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bungay-high-school-bungay

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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