This job description is in addition to the responsibilities of a teacher and will be reviewed annually. In light of any changes in the requirements and priorities of the School, responsibilities may also be amended at any time in discussion with the Headteacher. Main Purpose The subject leader will take lead responsibility for providing leadership and management for Maths to secure:
Responsibilities
* High-quality teaching
* Effective use of resources
* Improved standards of learning and achievement for all, Strategic direction
* Develop and implement policies for Maths in line with our school's commitment to high-quality teaching and learning
* Promote the subject, its importance, and the value that it brings across the school
* Have a good understanding of how well the subject is being delivered and its impact on pupil achievement
* Use this understanding to feed into the school development plan and produce an action plan for the subject
* Promote pupils' spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical and mental development alongside British values in the teaching of the subject
* Consult pupils, parents and staff about the subject and its effectiveness, and assess the feedback against the school's values, visions and aims
* Work with the special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) to ensure the curriculum matches the needs of different pupils, such as disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
* Promote careers education through the subject and ensure that teaching and learning illustrates how the subject might lead to career opportunities
* Use additional staff in the subject area to ensure there is a framework for deployments and that teaching assistants are deployed effectively
* Liaise with our feeder primary schools on the transition of the subject to secondary school to ensure that progression is built into the curriculum
* Liaise with WKSATA within subject groups on subject-related events, projects and activities
* Evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness;
* Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support, leading the curriculum
* Develop and review regularly the vision, aims and purpose for the subject area
* Oversee the planning of the curriculum content, ensuring it is well sequenced to promote pupil progress
* Ensure the planned curriculum is effectively and consistently implemented across the school
* Make sure there is an effective system of assessment that oversees the progress of pupils to ensure the curriculum has a positive impact on pupils' learning
* Have an overarching responsibility for pupils' achievement and standards in the subject area
* Leading and managing staff
* Establish an effective team and hold regular meetings on the subject to keep staff informed on any developments or changes
* Provide support to staff regarding teaching and learning, resources, and planning in the subject area
* Monitor teaching and learning by visiting lessons, scrutinising books, and talking with pupils to assess how well the subject area is being implemented and how well it is delivered across the school
* Provide feedback to staff based on the above observations to identify training needs and provide continuing professional development (CPD) in the subject area
* Coach and model team teaching
* Liaise effectively with exam boards to ensure that teachers understand and are familiar with the syllabuses that are being delivered
* Support teachers to make accurate assessments, manage internal and external moderation, and complete external moderation exercises
* Take responsibility for performance management for your team, appraising staff in line with the school's appraisal policy
* Contribute to timetabling and manage setting pupils into attainment groups
* Efficient and effective deployment of resources
* Provide support with textbooks and library books in your subject area
* Create a safe, welcoming environment and take care of the classroom accommodation, ensuring classroom displays are stimulating, of high quality, and inspire curiosity in pupils
* Audit, check and manage resources to ensure they are up to date and match pupil and curriculum needs
* Safeguarding: Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
* Work with the DSL to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary
* Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the subject leader will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.
Qualifications and Experience
* Good Honours Degree (2:1)
* Further Accredited qualifications and CPD Professional Development
* Evidence of relevant CPD
* Demonstrating an active role in the school beyond your own subject
* Evidence of leading CPD for others
* Demonstrating an active role in the wider community
* Experience of teaching in secondary schools
* Evidence of good teaching
* Evidence of good outcomes for pupils in your care
* Leading teams of staff to unified success
* Evidence of outstanding teaching
* Evidence of outstanding outcomes for pupils in your care
Knowledge & Skills
* Thorough knowledge of your subject's curriculum and assessment levels
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to deliver a second subject at KS3 level
* Understanding of equal opportunities issues in an education context
* An understanding of safeguarding and its importance within a School environment
* Ability to analyse and evaluate data
* Knowledge of effective strategies to maintain and raise achievement
Personal Attributes
* Organisational ability and a reflective practitioner
* Flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment
* High expectations of students and high standards of your own work
* Suitable to work with children
* An excellent attendance record
Benefits of Working at HRCS
* Working within an idyllic rural setting
* Headteacher & SLT open door policy
* Welcoming environment
* SLT Staff Wellbeing Champion
* Competitive Salary
* Priority within school admissions
* Enhanced M6 & UPS Payscales criteria
* Differentiated Appraisal Targets
* Access to school car
* Reduced Directed Time (50 hours)
* Electric Car Chargers
* Staff Loyalty days
* Free Parking
* Paid leave for key life events
* Free Duty Meals
* Benenden Health Insurance
* Free Tea and Coffee
* Wellbeing weeks (3.30pm closure)
* Sick Pay
* Comprehensive Induction
* Pension Contributions
* Personalised CPD Support Line
* Aspirational Leadership Support
* Occupational Health Support
* Funded NPQ's/Higher Level training
* Staff Social Events
* Access to Teacher Training
* Staff wellbeing & workload group
* Small Class Sizes
* Kent Rewards
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