Diss High School
About Diss High School
Diss High School is a mixed 11 – 18 school situated
in the south Norfolk town of Diss. 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.
Headteacher
Mr Sam Stopps
Values and Vision
Diss High School’s motto is “Work Hard- Be Kind”.
It is a welcoming and friendly school that always encourages its students to
make the most of every opportunity that comes their way. It is a school that is
based in tradition, but also about looking forward, with a focus on the
individual skills and talents of each pupil to help get the most out of all its
learners. It has a high-quality pastoral system to ensure that all students
enjoy their time studying.
Ofsted
“Teachers use their good knowledge of what students
know and can do to provide interesting and well-planned lessons so that
students make good progress. Senior and subject leaders use effective systems
to track students’ progress so that any in danger of falling behind quickly
receive support. The action taken by governors and senior leaders to remove
poor teaching has led to better teaching and achievement throughout the school.
[Students] have positive attitudes to learning.”
Quotes
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“I just wanted to thank all staff at Diss High School for their
support and encouragement given to my three children during their time at the
school from 2011 to 2022. I particularly want to praise the Learning Support
Department”
Parent, Summer 2022.
·
‘This is a great school; both my children are flourishing
academically, socially and emotionally.’
Ofsted online questionnaire, Parent View, 2018.
Current Vacancies
Teacher of Science (Physics specialism preferred)
Teacher of Science (Physics specialism preferred)
Diss High School, Diss, Norfolk
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Diss High School, Diss, Norfolk
Diss High School is a high achieving and aspirational 11-18 school. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and dynamic part-time teacher of Science to join our successful Science Department, someone...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £30,000.00 - £46,525.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS
Head of English
Head of English
Diss High School, Diss, Norfolk
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Diss High School, Diss, Norfolk
Diss High School is seeking an outstanding and dynamic teacher to lead our successful English department; someone with energy and innovation with a passion for language, literature and the learning ex...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £30,000.00 - £46,525.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS plus TLR1a
Teacher of Media Studies
Teacher of Media Studies
Diss High School, Diss, Norfolk
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Diss High School, Diss, Norfolk
Diss High School is a high achieving and aspirational 11-18 school. We are seeking to appoint an energetic and forward-looking candidate to join our successful Media department.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £30,000.00 - £46,525.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS
Caretaker
Caretaker
Diss High School, Diss, Norfolk
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Diss High School, Diss, Norfolk
We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable team member to join our site team. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Site Officer to support the school in all areas of mainte...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £23,500.00 - £23,893.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC SCP 5-6 £12.18 - £12.38 per hour
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Current Vacancies
Teacher of Science (Physics specialism preferred)
Teacher of Science (Physics specialism preferred)
Diss High School, Diss, Norfolk
-
Diss High School, Diss, Norfolk
Diss High School is a high achieving and aspirational 11-18 school. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and dynamic part-time teacher of Science to join our successful Science Department, someone...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £30,000.00 - £46,525.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS
Head of English
Head of English
Diss High School, Diss, Norfolk
-
Diss High School, Diss, Norfolk
Diss High School is seeking an outstanding and dynamic teacher to lead our successful English department; someone with energy and innovation with a passion for language, literature and the learning ex...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £30,000.00 - £46,525.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS plus TLR1a
Teacher of Media Studies
Teacher of Media Studies
Diss High School, Diss, Norfolk
-
Diss High School, Diss, Norfolk
Diss High School is a high achieving and aspirational 11-18 school. We are seeking to appoint an energetic and forward-looking candidate to join our successful Media department.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £30,000.00 - £46,525.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS
Caretaker
Caretaker
Diss High School, Diss, Norfolk
-
Diss High School, Diss, Norfolk
We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable team member to join our site team. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Site Officer to support the school in all areas of mainte...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £23,500.00 - £23,893.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC SCP 5-6 £12.18 - £12.38 per hour
