Head of English

• Old Buckenham Hall
• Address: Brettenham Park Bury Road Ipswich IP7 7PH
• Salary: Competitive
• Hours: 50 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent required to start September 2026
• Reference: 8403

Old Buckenham Hall is looking to appoint a talented and committed individual to the significant role of Head of English. You will be expected to lead in the delivery of this vital department supported by a team of outstanding teaching staff.

English at OBH has long been a highly successful area of the school and boasts a busy calendar of events throughout the academic year. Recent highlights have included visiting authors poetry competitions book clubs and the ever-popular World Book Day celebrations. The school celebrates a significant number of academic scholars each year and the Head of English is integral to this success.

There has never been a more exciting time to join OBH with the school recently joining the Rugby School Group and a multi - million-pound investment programme beginning in the coming months. The role will suit a highly ambitious individual who is committed to life in a busy boarding school and the prospect of collaboration with a sector-leading group of schools.

A generous remuneration package including fee remission free school meals and use of school facilities will be available.

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How to apply

Please register and complete an application via our recruitment portal which can be found at will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Therefore an early application is strongly advised.

Closing date: 20 February 2026.

Interview date: 2 March 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race sex disability religion/belief sexual orientation gender reassignment or age.

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