Job Description
* Beccles High School - Beccles, Suffolk NR34 7BQ
* MPR/UPR and TLR 2.3 (£8,278)
* Full Time
* Permanent
* Reference: 7346
* Required from September 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Subject Leader of English to join our school.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to develop their expertise and leadership skills and contribute to the development of the school. You may already have a position of responsibility and be seeking to enhance your experience or be looking to take your first steps into leadership. There is a possibility of an additional wider Leadership role.
Beccles High School is enthusiastically embracing the journey to excellence. We joined Sapientia Education Trust in September when the school was renamed and a new Headteacher was appointed. Every decision we make is about the young people we serve, their learning experience, and personal development. We are very proud of the positive impact we are having on their futures.
The school is friendly, supportive, and incredibly inclusive for students and staff. We are a small school and a real community where everybody knows and supports each other, working collectively with the same goals and ambitions for our students. Leaders have an open-door policy to support staff, and we all take pleasure in sharing and celebrating achievement. All teachers have their own rooms, and marking is kept to a minimum.
Part of our ethos is the amazing array of opportunities we offer students, including 100 minutes per fortnight of enhancement activities such as sports, arts, community projects, and academic extension. Backed by a variety of clubs and societies, this fosters strong relationships between staff and pupils. From next year, we will also run after-school academies in football, STEM, and performing arts delivered by external professionals.
The school and trust provide a comprehensive induction programme. Employee benefits include membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, an extensive “Academy of Learning” professional development programme, Cycle2work, store discounts, and a welfare programme. Schools within the trust support each other, offering opportunities to gain experience or benefit from others' expertise. Staff wellbeing is a focus, with flexible approaches and careful consultation. Our small size also allows for building a broad range of experience quickly.
The school is located in an attractive market town on the Norfolk Broads, surrounded by countryside and close to Norfolk and Suffolk’s beaches. Norwich, a beautiful cathedral city, is about 25 minutes away. Housing is affordable, and the area offers a relaxed lifestyle.
Join us in our mission to create a nurturing environment where all students feel valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.
To find out more:
If you would like to know more, arrange a visit, or discuss potential leadership roles, please contact Suzi Poll, office manager, at s.poll@beccleshighschool.org.
How to apply:
Job attachments can be downloaded below:
* Information Sheet (pdf)
* Job Description (pdf)
Completed applications should be submitted via: https://bit.ly/3SknAba
Closing date: 9am, 12 May 2025.
Interview date: week commencing 19 May 2025.
Applications will be considered upon receipt; early applications are encouraged.
Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be prepared to undergo checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The trust welcomes applications from all community sectors. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interviews, in line with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidelines.
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