Responsibilities
The Head of Department is accountable for: Carrying out the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with Academypolicies and under the direction of the Principal The quality of teaching and learning in the department Overall student outcomes in the department in partnership with the teachersconcerned Evaluation of relevant assessment information for individuals, groups and cohorts Induction and support of new staff Ensuring good pastoral care and personal development for students Ensuring good behaviour and encouraging good attendance and punctuality Presenting information and evaluation reports to the senior leadership team, parentsand Academy Council members, as requested Arranging and promoting activities across the department to foster personaldevelopment, commitment and enthusiasm in students Liaison with external agencies as required for pupils in the department Performance management of teachers in the department as required Ensuring that departmental budgets are deployed effectively and achieve value formoney To ensure that the curriculum fully meets the needs of all students and effectivelydelivered in all respects To actively promote the development across the Academy To further investigate vocational qualifications that can be delivered by theDepartment Some of these specific accountabilities may be assigned to other TLR post holders in thedepartment but the head of department remains accountable for their overall achievement.
Benefits
What the school offers its staff Northern Education Trust offers:
* The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
* The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
* The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
* A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
* A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
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