Subject Leader of Vocational Education
Job Ref: ED50012541
Contract: Permanent
Salary: MPS / UPS + TLR2
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: 1st September 2026
An exciting opportunity now exists for an ambitious and talented professional to join our dynamic, forward thinking and friendly environment in one of the fastest improving schools in Wales. We are a medium sized school and pride ourselves on our family ethos where every member of the school community counts. We want our school to be the first choice for all pupils in the community and beyond, and share in the school motto of ‘belong, believe, achieve’.
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, innovative and enthusiastic Subject Leader of Vocational Education to teach vocational subjects and lead a team of teachers. The successful candidate will ensure that the quality of teaching and learning in vocational subjects is outstanding and keep up to date with curricular developments. They will have a passion for Vocational Education and will help provide a high quality, engaging and safe working environment for all of our pupils. They will work closely with the SLT Link helping to track and monitor the progress of pupils and ensure positive outcomes for all.
We are a school that is committed to continuous professional development and research informed practice. We will be moving to a new school building during the next academic year with state-of-the-art facilities and are looking for someone who can help us become a centre of excellence for Vocational Education.
Interested candidates are welcome to contact the school to discuss this role by emailing their contact details to the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Karen Goodfellow who will arrange a telephone appointment for you.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply” button here.
Application packs are also available to download below or by contacting the school.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school for the attention of Mrs Karen Goodfellow by the closing date. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 24th April 2026.
Shortlisting also takes place on 24th April with interviews being held on 1st May.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for our School and Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.