About this role
SUFFOLK
BUNGAY HIGH SCHOOL
QUEENS ROAD
BUNGAY
SUFFOLK NR35 1RW
Tel: 01986 892140
Email: [email protected]
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 [email protected]. If you’d like to discuss the vacancy in greater detail, please contact Mrs Travers, Head of English ([email protected]). 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.