What skills and experience we're looking for
THE ROLE
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Curriculum Leader who shares our ambition to improve, grow, and inspire students. You will have high standards and a deep commitment to providing outstanding teaching and learning that leads to excellent outcomes for our students.
First and foremost, you will be an excellent Music teacher and have an unwavering passion for your subject. You will be able to teach across both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, delivering engaging lessons that foster a love of learning.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who values working collaboratively as part of a team, driven by evidence-based approaches to teaching. If you are looking for a role in a school that is dedicated to improvement and values community, ambition, and respect, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 22nd April 2025
Interview date: 29th April 2025
(although these may take place earlier if a suitable candidate is available)
What the school offers its staff
Old Buckenham High School is a small yet vibrant school situated in the heart of the beautiful Norfolk countryside. With an idyllic rural location, we are less than 30 minutes’ drive from Norwich, offering the perfect balance of peaceful surroundings and easy access to the city.
Currently, we have around 500 students aged between 11 and 16 years. Our vision is to provide an inspiring, challenging, and inclusive learning environment, driven by high-quality, evidence-based teaching. We hold traditional values and are incredibly proud of our excellent pastoral care, guidance, and support, ensuring all students feel valued and nurtured.
At Old Buckenham High School, we are passionate about creating a strong, positive community ethos, where mutual respect and high standards are at the core of everything we do. We aim to develop brilliant young people who are hardworking, respectful, and committed to contributing to the community around them. As a school on an exciting journey of improvement, we are building on our previous successes. Our most recent inspection praised us with a ‘Good’ rating across all aspects, and we are determined to continue building on this strong foundation.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.