JOB DESCRIPTION
Head of Department
Initially, due to on-going school development, this post will involve leadership and management of years 5-8 however, will develop year on year into a HoD for key stages 3 and 4.
This post attracts Teaching Allowance 2A Head of Department shall be required to carry out the duties of a teacher, lead a class within their department where possible.In addition, the duties of the Head of Department will be:
1. To lead a department of the school, 1 from the following:
oEarly years FoundationoPrimaryoSecondaryoPost -16oNurtureDuties will include:
2. To be an active member of the School Leadership Team assisting with the operational function of the school and being fully involved in the decision- making process.
3. To deputise in the absence of the Principal and Vice-Principal
4. To assist the Principal in the formulation and evaluation of the School Development Plan.
5. To assist the Principal in providing Staff Development. This will include planning for, delivering and organizing staff training in specific areas (directed by the Principal)
6. To act as a mentor for Middle Leadership team members.
7. To monitor and evaluate the curriculum – IEP/PLPs, Half Term Plans, Classroom Observations, Timetables
8. To act as PRSD Reviewer within Key Stage as appropriate
Suitable teaching release will be made available to carry out the duties required of the TA2 post holder.Other delegated responsibilities may include any combination of the following, as requested by the Principal:1.Curricular play/Outdoor learning lead2.Extra-curricular- Inc. after school clubs, special events, school residential, liaising and coordinating with special groups working with school e.g. private Business, Green Day, volunteers, charitable and voluntary organisations, Peace Plus, Extended Schools3.Home to school transport and educational visits4.Parental and social communication5.Behaviour Advocate and duties attached.6.C2K manager7.Deputy Designated Teacher8.Team Teach tutor.ØThese duties may be reviewed from time to time by the Principal in consultation with the Board of Governors to reflect the changing needs of the school.ØIn addition, they may be amended at any time after consultation with the post holder.ØThis list is not exhaustive.Teaching and Learning1. Lead by example as a teacher and as a manager, achieving high standards of pupil attainment, behaviour, and motivation through effective teaching.2. Be responsible to the Principal for co-ordinating the work of the Key Stage, supporting and advising where appropriate.3. Support curriculum leaders in the development and implementation of curricular initiatives.4. Monitor the quality of teaching and learning within the Key Stage, in line with the school policy.This may include lesson observations, monitoring of short- and medium-term planning and scrutiny of pupils’ work.5. Review long term planning in a Key Stage to ensure coverage, progression, and a range of learning experiences across the Key Stage.6. Liaise with the other Heads of Key Stage to monitor and promote effective transition arrangements to ensure continuity and progression for all pupils.7. Liaise with the Designated Teacher regarding Pastoral Care.8. Liaise with the Coordinator for Educational Visits and the Key Stage staff to co-ordinate and oversee the organisation of educational visits within the Key Stage.9. Ensure Key Stage planning is effectively carried out and ensure pupils’ individual needs are being met.10. Monitor the standards of behaviour and achievement within their year group and across Key Stage to ensure continuity and progression.11. Liaise with Head of Assessment in relation to standards of pupil achievement and the quality of teaching.12. Support class teachers in establishing clear targets for improving and sustaining pupil achievement supporting the process of teaching and learning in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines.12. Support Key Stage staff to meet P.R.S.D. targets.Leadership1. Support the Principal in providing a clear vision and direction for the development of the school.2. Take a leading role in specific project(s) to be decided with the Principal.3. Contribute to Leadership Team decisions on all aspects of policy development and organisation by playing a significant role in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the School's Development Plan.4. Attend Leadership Team meetings as required, and report back to staff when necessary.5. Be a strong advocate for change and champion school improvement.6. Convey a positive “can do” attitude, motivate, inspire, and lead staff and present a ‘united front’ to secure successful outcomes of school initiatives7. Establish and model good relationships, encourage good working practices and support and lead all staffs within the Key Stage.8. Plan, organise, chair and minute Key Stage meetings as appropriate to ensure school policies and practices are being implemented.Standards and Quality Assurance1. Support the aims and ethos of the school.2. Liaise with the Governors, when appropriate, to facilitate their overview of school management.3. Attend and participate in open/parent evenings.4. Uphold the staff code of conduct and comply with the behaviour.5. Participate in and lead staff training.6. Partake of Continuing Professional DevelopmentPeople, relationships, and personal qualities1. Sustain effective, positive relationships with all staff, pupils, parents, Governors, and the local community.2. Encourage physical development, moral and spiritual growth, and civic and social responsibility amongst pupils.3. Manage innovation and change.4. Work collaboratively.5. Manage and develop effective working relationships with all staff in the school.6. Liaise with all members in all areas to ensure continuity and progressionHuman and material resources and their development and deployment1. Lead the professional development of all staff through example.2. Contribute to the audit of staff development and training needs and the provision of effective INSET.3. Ensure support and training during the induction of new Key Stage staff and students.4. Support the establishment of priorities for expenditure across the whole school and within Key Stage and liaise with Requisition post holder within school.5. Ensure the maintenance within their Key Stage of a structured environment for effective teaching and learning, for good behaviour and discipline and for pupils' physical, spiritual, emotional, moral, social, and cultural development.