MARK Education Trust • Crowborough, East Sussex
About this role
1.
THE LEADERSHIP OF LEARNING
To be accountable for the achievement of designated subject and pupil progress targets to make a measurable contribution to whole school targets.
To provide regular feedback for subject leaders in a way which recognises good practice and supports their progress against performance management objectives, resulting in a tangible impact in student learning across the subject.
To
develop department policy on teaching and learning in consultation with colleagues; to monitor its implementation and evaluate its effectiveness.
contribute to the development of a personalised and sustainable curriculum
audit, implement and evaluate the curriculum provision ensuring consistency and effectiveness.
plan, implement and monitor the syllabus, programmes of study and schemes of work within the department
ensure the effective implementation of the agreed department curriculum.
observe classroom practice regularly
review student work, progress and achievement in order to improve results.
analyse assessment and examination results in subject area and related areas against targets.
implement Academy policy on assessment, recording and reporting information to students, parents and senior team, and ensure appropriate interventions.
evaluate implementation of assessment policy.
undertake specific tasks as necessary.
2.
THE LEADERSHIP OF PEOPLE
To review and report annually on the standards of leadership, teaching and learning in the designated subject areas consistent with the procedures in the school self evaluation policy.
To consult with designated subject teachers and assist with the formulation, communication and monitoring of the school improvement plan, ensuring concerns and ideas are considered and all staff understand the key school targets and the part they play in achieving these.
Accountable for the effective development of the departmental team.
To
develop the department as a coherent, effective team – within the faculty, create, maintain and enhance effective relationships and provide support where necessary.
contribute to the appointment of staff and to efficiently deploy staff and ensure professional development.
create, maintain and enhance effective relationships and provide support where necessary and hold people to account.
to lead effective department meetings encouraging department improvement.
monitor the preparation, planning and marking within the department using robust systems.
challenge poor and unacceptable practice and hold staff to account.
provide focussed professional development for all staff, especially those that are newly qualified and at an early stage of their careers.
understand and make full use of performance management, and lesson observations to encourage, challenge and support improvements in teaching
3.
THE LEADERSHIP OF POLICY
To support, facilitate and monitor the progress of the designated subject development plans to ensure they make a significant contribution to the school improvement plan.
To
generate, disseminate, discuss, implement and evaluate the policies within the department.
monitor and evaluate implementation of Academy policies.
provide advice to the Leadership Team link in relation to the two points above.
undertake specific task(s) as necessary.
4. LEADERSHIP OF INCLUSION POLICY
To support and assist subject leaders to ensure they understand, and are actively implementing, the key aspects of the school’s behaviour and inclusion policies.
To
actively promote the learning and well-being of all students.
monitor student behaviour.
ensure SIMS records are kept and analysed
ensure sanctions and rewards are used effectively
keep parents informed and involved where there are concerns
liaise with pastoral teams to ensure that the needs of individual students are met
Understanding equal access and how this is a key role in student development.
5.
LEADERSHIP OF COMMUNICATIONS
To provide regular progress updates to SLT in designated subject areas to ensure the LT are fully aware of all successes, issues and concerns of the subject area.
Communication between department and Leadership Team, Learning Sets, Heads of Department.
To
provide information to the Leadership Team link on department success and areas for development.
advise the Leadership Team link on relevant professional development needs and other opportunities.
keep abreast with developments in the subject area.
attend relevant courses and disseminate the information to the department.
co-ordinate the production of the department handbook and ensure that it communicates the correct information linked to the subject area.
to work with the Leadership Team link to maintain a high profile of the department within the Academy and the community
undertake specific task(s) as necessary.
6. LEADERSHIP OF RESOURCES
To oversee and evaluate the subject budget allocation to ensure the budget is spent in line with subject learning priorities and best value principles
To
manage effectively the resources used by the department.