Purpose of the role

To provide Leadership and Management of the Department

In addition to the requirements of a class teacher, specific areas of responsibility and key tasks include:

Strategic Direction and Development of the Department

• Develop and implement policies and practices which reflect the school’s commitment to high achievement through effective teaching and learning.
• To have an enthusiasm for the subject which motivates and supports other staff and encourages a shared understanding of the contribution the subject can make to all aspects of pupils’ lives.
• Use relevant school, local and national data to inform targets for development and further improvement for individuals and groups of pupils.
• Develop plans for the subject which identify clear targets, time-scales and success criteria for its development and/or maintenance in line with the school development plan.
• Monitor progress and evaluate the effects on teaching and learning by working alongside colleagues, analysing work and outcomes.
• Chair meetings of subject staff (including provision of agenda and minutes) and provide other briefings as necessary.

Teaching and Learning

• Use your own class as an example of high quality teaching and learning in the subject.
• Ensure continuity and progression in the subject by supporting colleagues in choosing the appropriate sequence of teaching and teaching methods and setting clear learning objectives through an agreed scheme of work, developed in line with the school development plan.
• Establish clear targets for achievement in the subject and evaluate progress through the use of appropriate assessments and records and regular analysis of this data.
• Evaluate the teaching and learning of the subject by the monitoring of teachers’ plans and through work analysis, identify effective practice and areas for improvement, and take appropriate action to improve further the quality of teaching.
• Develop effective links with the local community including parents, business and industry.
• Ensure that teachers are aware of the implications of equality of opportunity which the subject raises.
• Assist in the efficient organisation of internal assessments ensuring that assessments are started changed and finished in accordance with the school’s assessment policy.
• Ensure that entries for all external examinations are submitted to the examinations officer by specified deadlines

Leading and Managing Staff

• Enable all teachers to achieve expertise in planning for and teaching the subject through example, support and by leading or providing high quality professional development opportunities.
• Ensure that the Head teacher, S.L.T. and governors are well informed about policies, plans, priorities and targets for the subject and that these are properly incorporated into the school development plan.
• Ensure all SCITTs, NQTs and RQTs are supported by experienced mentors and follow a well-planned programme to support their professional development.
• Work alongside the SENCO and Communications lead to ensure the provision for reading, writing and oracy is effective for all learners.
• Help and support staff to achieve constructive working relationships with students and parents.

Please see the attached document for a full job description and person specification.