Overview
Are you a visionary educator ready to lead a subject department, providing clear, cohesive direction and inspiring high achievement? Join us as a Head of Department, where you will communicate a clear purpose and vision, motivate colleagues, and implement whole-Academy initiatives to ensure your department meets ambitious academic targets. This role is designed for someone who models the Academy's values, promotes innovative teaching strategies, and is dedicated to securing continuous improvement and quality outcomes for all students. The Head of Department is responsible for communicating a clear purpose and vision while providing cohesive leadership and direction to the Department/Faculty. This leader models the Academy's values, promotes high standards through effective teaching, and is accountable for implementing the Department Development Plan/Self-Evaluation Form (SEF) to secure continuous improvement. They develop and sustain DEEP LEADERSHIP through line management of staff, overseeing department resources and budget, reviewing syllabuses, and conducting Performance Management Reviews.
Responsibilities
* Communicate a clear purpose and vision for the department and provide cohesive leadership and direction to the Department/Faculty.
* Model the Academy's values, promote high standards through effective teaching, and secure continuous improvement and quality outcomes for all students.
* Lead the Department Development Plan and Self-Evaluation Form (SEF) to secure continuous improvement.
* Develop and sustain DEEP LEADERSHIP through line management of staff.
* Oversee department resources and budget, review syllabuses, and conduct Performance Management Reviews.
Qualifications
* Degree in the relevant subject and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Good understanding of the subject's secondary curriculum (Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5).
* Knowledge of current departmental issues and understanding of school improvement and Ofsted inspection programmes.
Experience and Skills
* Experience leading or supporting the leadership of a department and teaching across all key stages.
* Evidence of managing or leading a new initiative.
* Outstanding classroom practitioner with a clear vision and excellent relationships with students and staff.
* Ability to analyse data to develop rapid improvement intervention strategies.
What the school offers its staff
* Competitive Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
* Professional Growth: Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.
* Workload & Support: Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
* Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these exceptional development and system-wide impact opportunities. Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children. Further details about the role Welcome from the Principal
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