Job Description
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Location
Harlaw Academy
Duration
Permanent, Full Time – 35 hours per week
Job Purpose
The Faculty Head of Whole School Literacy will be responsible for leading the strategic direction, coordination, and improvement of literacy across the school. The postholder will work closely with staff, pupils, parents, and feeder primary schools to raise standards of literacy and ensure every student has the skills necessary to succeed across the curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a whole-school literacy strategy aligned with the school's improvement plan and national priorities.
* Collaborate with school leadership to set targets for literacy improvement and ensure consistency in literacy practices across departments.
* Use data effectively to monitor, review, and evaluate the impact of literacy initiatives.
* Provide pedagogical leadership in literacy teaching, supporting staff in all departments to integrate literacy into their subject areas.
* Develop and deliver CPD sessions for staff focused on literacy teaching strategies, ensuring differentiation for students with diverse learning needs.
* Promote active reading and literacy development across the school, including initiatives to encourage reading for pleasure.
* Work in partnership with faculty heads, classroom teachers, and support staff to embed literacy skills into all areas of the curriculum.
* Establish and maintain strong links with feeder primary schools to ensure a seamless transition in literacy progression from primary to secondary.
* Engage with parents and the wider community to promote literacy as a key part of students’ development and lifelong learning.
* Implement and oversee consistent literacy assessment practices across the school.
* Lead the analysis of literacy data, identifying areas for improvement and informing targeted interventions for students requiring additional support.
* Report on progress to school leadership and contribute to quality improvement discussions related to literacy.
* Keep abreast of the latest research and developments in literacy education, ensuring these inform teaching practices and initiatives at Harlaw Academy.
* Support staff in their professional learning related to literacy, offering coaching and advice as required.
* Collaborate with primary schools to align literacy standards and ensure continuity in pupils’ literacy experiences as they move to secondary education.
* Share best practices and collaborate on cross-sector literacy projects that benefit both primary and secondary learners.
Requirements
* Appropriate teaching qualification.
* Full GTC (Scotland) Registration in relevant subject.
* PVG Membership for Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, or willingness to obtain before a formal offer.
* Ability to provide strategic direction and guidance to colleagues.
* Ability to lead curriculum development and quality assurance.
* Ability to teach the full curriculum in the relevant subject (or in a multi‑departmental faculty at least one subject area) and to develop the curriculum.
* Organisational skills and ability to prioritise work.
* Ability to manage and organise classes through planning and preparing for teaching and learning.
* Ability to assess, record and report on pupils’ progress to inform a range of teaching and learning approaches.
* Ability to prepare pupils for examinations and qualifications.
* Ability to contribute to the wider needs of the school and to the council planning and improvement processes.
* Continued development of knowledge and skills, contributing to professional development of colleagues.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working arrangements for most roles within the organisation.
Disability Confirmation
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and require a reasonable adjustment, please contact us.
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