Head of English

1. Strategic Direction and Development of the Department

• A Strategic direction and development of the department.
• Develop and implement policies and practices for department which reflects the School's vision, aims, commitment to high standards of achievement, and effective teaching and learning.
• Establish, monitor and evaluate short, medium and long term plans for the development of department.
• Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in department; create and implement plans of action to support those students.
• Analyse and interpret relevant school data, to inform policies and department/school SEF writing.
• Ensure that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed, in place, and regularly reviewed and evaluated, for all year groups and courses. These must include suitable provision for SEN/POD, G&T, and EAL students.

2. Teaching and Learning

• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in department for all students including those of high ability and those with special educational needs.
• Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement.
• Set expectations for staff in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of teaching and learning and behaviour.
• Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning of department and use this to identify effective practice and areas for improvement; take action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning.
• Ensure the department is regularly contributing towards the school's CAS Programme and after school Booster/Revision Sessions for I/GCSE and IB DP courses.

3. Leading and Managing Staff

• Performance manage team in accordance with school performance management policy.
• Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships with team, ensuring collaboration, support, accountability and high professional standards.
• Hold regular department meetings with minutes and agendas; agenda should include focus on improving standards relating to student achievement and teaching and learning.

4. Managing Resources

• Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources.
• Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department's Resource and CapEx budgets.
• Effective use accommodation to create an effective and stimulating environment for teaching and learning in accordance with Learning Environment Policy.
• Ensure a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed and Health and Safety policy and regulations are observed at all times.

5. Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the school's CAS Programme by leading/supporting one after-school activity each term, including leadership of Model United Nations (MUN).
• To be an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor to Year 12/13 students.
• Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota.
• Invigilate examinations, as required, including a minimum of one evening and one weekend external examination session, to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in English Subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' of leadership experience in American/IGCSE curriculum.