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Second in English Department/Teacher of English
Bungay High School
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Part of the East Anglian Schools Trust Telephone no: 01986 891642 Email: rblake@bungayhigh.co.uk Website: https://www.bungayhigh.co.uk/ • Salary: MPS/UPS Plus TLR2B of £6,072 • Permanent • Full Time • Required Easter or Sept 2027 To start Easter or September 2027, 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. 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. How to apply: A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to the mynewterm website to apply via the online application form. 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. Closing Date: 23 November 2026, 12 noon Interview Dates: 30 November 2026 EAST MAT (East Anglian Schools’ Trust), are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and Headteachers must ensure that the highest priority is given to following guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. You will need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant guidance and legislation and to display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 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. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.