Head of History KS3 and KS4 - Commencing September 2024
Bungay High School
Suffolk
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS plus a TLR (scale between TLR2a and TLR2b to be discussed at interview)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2024
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2024
Job overview
SUFFOLK
BUNGAY HIGH SCHOOL and SIXTH FORM
QUEENS ROAD
BUNGAY
SUFFOLK
NR35 1RW
Tel: 01986 892140
Email: rblake@bungayhigh.co.uk
11 – 18 Mixed roll 1000 students
Head of History KS3 & KS4 – Commencing September 2024
MPS/UPS plus a TLR (scale between TLR2a and TLR2b to be discussed at interview)
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Head of History for KS3 and KS4 to lead our hardworking, highly experienced and supportive History Department.
Our department, which consists of dedicated, lively and innovative teachers, work collaboratively with each other. Their strength as a team has led to excellent results and high student numbers at GCSE and A Level 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.
We are delighted and proud of what our students achieve in History. Results have been good, and in line with the national average in recent years at GCSE and A level.
Bungay High School and Sixth Form 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.
An application form and further details are available from Mrs Blake, Headteacher’s PA: 01986 891642 or email rblake@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 Monday 22 April 2024 at midday. Candidates are welcome to call and speak to the Deputy Headteacher, Sophie King or the Headteacher. Please use contact details above to make arrangements. 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.
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.
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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