Teacher of Textiles

Bungay High School, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RW

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 1am

• Date listed

  14 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS / UPS

Teacher of Textiles job summary

Part of the East Anglian Schools Trust

Tel: 01986 892140

Email: rblake@bungayhigh.co.uk 

Website: www.bungayhigh.co.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Chanel Oswick

NOR: 1,000 mixed roll, inc sixth form

Age Range 11-18 years

• Salary – MPS /UPS
• Permanent
• Part or Full Time
• 0.6 to 1.0 FTE
• Required for January 2026

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative Teacher of Textiles to be part of this popular and successful area of the curriculum. We are looking for an individual to drive Textiles forwards to further success. Textiles is a popular subject at Bungay High and the successful candidate will be expected to make a positive contribution to the team ethos of the faculty. Teaching Textiles will be the primary subject for this appointment but experience in a secondary technology or art subject will be advantageous.

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.

Should you have any queries, please contact Mrs Blake, Headteacher’s PA: 01986 891642 or email: rblake@bungayhigh.co.uk.  

Our values, which underpin every decision we take and the systems we use, are demonstrated in 'The Bungay Way', and these are sought, caught and taught 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

To download a copy of our application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Alternatively, these are available from our website.

Please address your covering letter of interest to Mrs Chanel Oswick Headteacher and completed forms should be returned to - rblake@bungayhigh.co.uk 

Please note, we do not accept CVs.  

Closing date:  17 October 2025 at 12 noon

Interview date: w/c 20 October 2025

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 High School, Kesgrave High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, EAST SCITT and five primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely.

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.

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

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 996 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School 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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