Head of Vocational Studies Faculty
Diss High School, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4DH30 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 May 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
23 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS & TLR 2c
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS & TLR 2c
Head of Vocational Studies Faculty job summary
Diss High School
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 4DH
Head of Vocational Studies Faculty
Diss High School is a thriving, Ofsted Good secondary school and sixth form located in one of Norfolk’s prettiest market towns. Proud to be named the 5th happiest school in the country, we are known for our strong sense of community, supportive culture, and commitment to providing high quality learning experiences for all students.
We are seeking an inspiring and forward thinking leader to join us as our Head of Vocational Studies Faculty (TLR 2c). This is an exciting opportunity to shape and drive a dynamic vocational curriculum that equips students with the practical skills, industry knowledge and career focused pathways they need to thrive beyond school.
As the strategic lead for Vocational Studies, you will champion high quality teaching across BTEC, Cambridge National/Technical Awards, NCFE and other vocational qualifications. You will guide curriculum development, lead and develop a dedicated team, and ensure rigorous assessment, quality assurance and strong employer links that enrich students’ learning experiences.
If you are a skilled practitioner with a passion for vocational education, strong leadership abilities, and the drive to raise aspirations and outcomes for young people, we would be delighted to hear from you. Diss offers a wonderful place to live and work, with a welcoming school community, excellent relationships with families, and a beautiful rural environment with great rail links to Norwich and London. Please see full job description attached.
Enrich Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
b>Diss High SchoolDiss
Norfolk
IP22 4DH
Head of Vocational Studies Faculty
Diss High School is a thriving, Ofsted Good secondary school and sixth form located in one of Norfolk’s prettiest market towns. Proud to be named the 5th happiest school in the country, we are known for our strong sense of community, supportive culture, and commitment to providing high quality learning experiences for all students.
We are seeking an inspiring and forward thinking leader to join us as our Head of Vocational Studies Faculty (TLR 2c). This is an exciting opportunity to shape and drive a dynamic vocational curriculum that equips students with the practical skills, industry knowledge and career focused pathways they need to thrive beyond school.
As the strategic lead for Vocational Studies, you will champion high quality teaching across BTEC, Cambridge National/Technical Awards, NCFE and other vocational qualifications. You will guide curriculum development, lead and develop a dedicated team, and ensure rigorous assessment, quality assurance and strong employer links that enrich students’ learning experiences.
If you are a skilled practitioner with a passion for vocational education, strong leadership abilities, and the drive to raise aspirations and outcomes for young people, we would be delighted to hear from you. Diss offers a wonderful place to live and work, with a welcoming school community, excellent relationships with families, and a beautiful rural environment with great rail links to Norwich and London. Please see full job description attached.
Enrich Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
Diss High School is a thriving, Ofsted Good secondary school and sixth form located in one of Norfolk’s prettiest market towns. Proud to be named the 5th happiest school in the country, we are known for our strong sense of community, supportive culture, and commitment to providing high quality learning experiences for all students.
We are seeking an inspiring and forward thinking leader to join us as our Head of Vocational Studies Faculty (TLR 2c). This is an exciting opportunity to shape and drive a dynamic vocational curriculum that equips students with the practical skills, industry knowledge and career focused pathways they need to thrive beyond school.
As the strategic lead for Vocational Studies, you will champion high quality teaching across BTEC, Cambridge National/Technical Awards, NCFE and other vocational qualifications. You will guide curriculum development, lead and develop a dedicated team, and ensure rigorous assessment, quality assurance and strong employer links that enrich students’ learning experiences.
If you are a skilled practitioner with a passion for vocational education, strong leadership abilities, and the drive to raise aspirations and outcomes for young people, we would be delighted to hear from you. Diss offers a wonderful place to live and work, with a welcoming school community, excellent relationships with families, and a beautiful rural environment with great rail links to Norwich and London. Please see full job description attached.
Enrich Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Diss High is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all of its students and all staff must have an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Diss High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 918 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Diss High School website
Diss High School is a mixed, 11 – 18 standalone academy situated in the south Norfolk town of Diss. It is an academy converter supported by a single-academy trust called the Diss High School trust. With a well-deserved reputation for being a consistently ‘Good’ school, academic standards are high, and students gain places at Oxford and Cambridge every year. Governors are equally proud of those students following apprenticeship routes into their chosen careers. A larger than average size for a secondary school, the school will provide 1,200 places for secondary school students between the ages of 11-18 when fully subscribed.
The School is situated on the north-eastern edge of the town on an attractive 32-acre site and is well provided with playing fields. Specialist facilities include a good Library, Drama Studios, Music Suite, Art Studios, Workshops, Laboratories, Technology Rooms, Media Suite and a Conference Centre. Sixth Form students use specialist facilities in the main school, but also have a tutorial and social base, with some teaching accommodation, in ‘Uplands House’ – an adapted large Edwardian House on the school campus.
The pastoral system is year based with Heads of Year supported by an Assistant Head of Year and responsible for teams of tutors in each year group. These teams move with their year group through the School from Years 7-11. There is a separate tutor team for Sixth Form students. The efficiency and effectiveness of the pastoral system is generally regarded as a major strength of this school.
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