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Head of Drama

Head of Drama

Bungay High School

Suffolk

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2023
Apply by:
1 March 2023

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and outstanding Head of Drama. Our Drama department, which consists of dedicated, lively and innovative teachers, work collaboratively with each other and also closely with the Music and Art departments. Their strength as a team has led to excellent results over a sustained period. We are looking for somebody who is passionate about their subject, who will be able to work within a team-centred approach to planning and teaching a wonderful subject at all levels. The newly refurbished facilities within the department include two fully functioning drama studios and a working proscenium arch stage. Bungay High School has an extensive extra-curricular programme, culminating in exciting productions and showcases.

This is a permanent position, following an internal promotion to the senior leadership team.

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.

An application form and further details are available from Mrs J Capps-Jenner, Headteacher’s PA: 01986 891642 or email

jcappsjenner@bungayhigh.co.uk, or alternatively on our website www.bungayhigh.co.uk, where the application form and other information can be downloaded.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 1 March 2023 at midday. Please address your covering letter of interest to Mrs Chanel Oswick, Headteacher.

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.

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About Bungay High School

Bungay High School is a co-educational secondary school with academy status in Bungay, Suffolk. It caters for children aged 11-18.

The school, originally Bungay Grammar School, became Bungay High School in 1974. A range of academic and vocational and academic qualifications are offered in its sixth form.

Headteacher

Mrs Chanel Oswick

Vision and values

Bungay High School is committed to “Opportunity, Aspiration and Excellence for All”.

The school is proud of the strong bonds that exist between teachers and students, and between students and their peers. It believes this caring and supportive atmosphere creates an aspirational culture and ensures all its pupils make excellent progress.

The school believes that it has designed a broad and daring curriculum, encouraging both academic and vocational excellence. It aims to ensure that courses excite students and strike a genuine cord with their future.

A key feature of Bungay High is its efforts to get to know every student, leading to an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. School life is designed to provide students with the opportunity to become supportive, sensitive, team workers who feel they can access their learning fully. The school wants all students to become confident, independent and active learners.

Ofsted

“Leaders successfully communicate a clear vision to members of staff to promote a strongly aspirational culture with respect to both attainment and personal development. There is an explicit aim to become an outstanding school. School leaders and trustees know what is necessary to progress towards this goal. School development planning is detailed and realistic.”

View Bungay High School’s latest Ofsted report

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