Teacher OR Head of Technology (Food and Nutrition Specialist)

Bungay High School, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RW

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  26 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Food technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS-UPS dependant on experience
• Additional allowances:

  MPS-UPS dependant on experience

Teacher OR Head of Technology (Food and Nutrition Specialist) job summary

SUFFOLK

BUNGAY HIGH SCHOOL

QUEENS ROAD

BUNGAY

SUFFOLK NR35 1RW

Tel: 01986 892140

Email: rblake@bungayhigh.co.uk

11 - 18 Mixed roll 1000 students

Teacher OR Head of Technology (Food & Nutrition Specialist) MPS/UPS - Full Time - Commencing September 2026 - Permanent

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and passionate Teacher OR Head of Technology to deliver high quality lessons from September 2026.

We are looking for a Food and Nutrition specialist and an excellent classroom practitioner, who is flexible, dedicated and passionate about delivering exceptional learning experiences. There is potential for teaching at all levels to be offered. We are reviewing the leadership structure within our technology faculty and there is the potential for a Head of Technology role for a suitable candidate.

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. Bungay High School is very proud to be part of the East Anglian Schools’ Trust.

Should you wish to apply for this role, please do so via My New Term. Should you have any queries, please contact Mrs Blake, Headteacher’s PA: 01986 891642 or email: rblake@bungayhigh.co.uk. Please note we do not accept CVs. No Agencies.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 26 February 2026 at midday. Please address your covering letter of interest to Mrs Chanel Oswick, Headteacher.

Interviews will take place sometime week beginning: 2 March 2026 but we reserve the right to interview before this date.

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.

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.

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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
• 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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