Second in English/English Teacher

Bungay High School, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RW

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 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: £34,068.00 - £52,834.00 Annually (FTE) Plus TLR2B (£6,072)

Second in English/English Teacher job summary

SUFFOLK

BUNGAY HIGH SCHOOL

QUEENS ROAD

BUNGAY

SUFFOLK NR35 1RW

Tel: 01986 892140

Email: rblake@bungayhigh.co.uk

11 - 16 Mixed roll 900 students

Second in English Department/Teacher of English - Commencing Easter 2027

Full time - MPS/UPS + TLR2B of £6,072

To start Easter 2027 or earlier, 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.

Please apply for this role via My New Term job portal. Should you have any queries please contact Mrs Blake, Headteacher’s PA: 01986 891642 or email rblake@bungayhigh.co.uk. If you’d like to discuss the vacancy in greater detail, please contact Mrs Travers, Head of English (vtravers@vbungayhigh.co.uk). Please note we do not accept CVs. No Agencies.

Closing date for applications is Monday 23 November 2026 at midday. 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.

Interviews to take place Week Beginning: 30 November 2026.

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.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Holbrook Academy, Kesgrave High School, Castle EAST School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston, Kyson and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.

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.

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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