The posting
Job Description
- Bungay High School
- Address: Queens Road, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1RW
- Salary: MPR/UPR (Mid Pay Range - Upper Pay Range), plus TLR2B £6,072 per annum
- Hours: Full Time, required to start Easter or September 2027
- Contract: Permanent
- Reference: 5748
Bungay High School is looking for a Second in English Department and Teacher of English
This is an excellent opportunity for you 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 teacher, where the specific responsibilities will be decided with you before you start.
Your role will include assisting the Head of Department in leading curriculum planning and raising standards across KS3 (Key Stage 3) and KS4 (Key Stage 4). Ideally, you will be able to work on a full-time basis, but we would consider part-time applications.
You will be a hard-working, strong classroom practitioner with exceptional classroom practice, high expectations for all students and the ability to inspire both peers and pupils.
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.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description (pdf).
Should you have any queries please contact Rachel Blake, Headteachers PA, by either calling 01986 891642 or emailing [email protected]
If you’d like to discuss the vacancy in greater detail, please contact Mrs Travers, Head of English, by emailing [email protected]
How to apply
To apply, please complete your application available via our new term job portal.
In addition, please send a covering letter of interest to Mrs Chanel Oswick, Headteacher by emailing [email protected] and please make clear in your letter if you are seeking a 1.0 FTE role or less.
Please note we do not accept CVs. No Agencies.
Closing date: 12.00 pm, 23 November 2026.
Interview date: Week commencing 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.
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.
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