Core Purpose

To provide leadership and direction for the Technology Faculty and ensure that it is managed and organised to meet the aims and objectives of the school.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To be responsible for securing high standards of teaching and learning through curriculum development and continual pedagogical innovation, resulting in student performance matching or exceeding school expectations. To play a major role in the development of school policy and practice and to be responsible, like all other staff, for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

Leadership

• Lead and line manage Subject Leaders within the Technology Faculty

• Represent the subject areas at Heads of Faculty meetings and to report back on key issues as appropriate

• Provide SLT with relevant faculty student performance information as part of the school’s self- evaluation cycle

• Oversee and monitor quality assurance programmes within faculty, such as lesson observations, learning walks, work scrutiny and student conversation

• Identify and implement strategies to address improvement needs

Strategic Direction

• Overview and evaluate faculty performance in discussion with Subject Leaders and provide future targets based on such evaluation and discussion

• Ensure short, medium and long term plans are established for the development and resourcing of the faculty which contribute to whole-school aims, policies and practices and identify realistic targets for the development of the faculty

• Manage change effectively, deploying faculty staff and resources to maximise curriculum outcomes

• Develop and implement policies and practices for the faculty which reflect whole school aims and objectives

• Create a climate, which enables other staff to develop and maintain positive attitudes towards their subject and teaching it

• Demonstrate both enthusiasm and high standards of teaching to members of the faculty and to students

Heads of Faculty have a responsibility to oversee subject areas ensuring they are led and managed effectively by subject leaders.  Head of Faculty who are also responsible for a subject or key stage have more direct responsibility for these areas.

Teaching and Learning

• Establish the faculty’s curriculum intent and expectations for implementation. Ensure effective curriculum coverage, sequencing, continuity and progression in the subject areas for all students by all members of the faculty

• Ensure that teachers are clear about the end points of teaching modules and how lesson sequencing will support knowledge acquisition.

• Ensure that teachers are clear of the learning objectives of lessons and through the provision of resources provide guidance on appropriate teaching and learning methods

• Ensure the development of students' literacy, numeracy and ICT skills and SMSC knowledge through the faculty’s curriculum intent and implementation

• Develop clear policies for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement, and using these to set targets for further improvement across the subject areas

• Establish high expectations and ensure that clear targets are set for student achievement including for those with special educational needs, pupil premium status and the more able In conjunction with Subject Leaders regularly monitor the progress of all students, using data effectively to identify students who are underachieving, creating plans of action where necessary to support recovery

• Establish a partnership with parents to involve them in their child's learning and develop links with the local community and relevant organisations to support the faculty’s curriculum intent and implementation

• To instigate, monitor and evaluate intervention strategies where appropriate

• To oversee the examination entries for Key Stages 4 and 5

• To identify and nurture opportunities for students to engage beyond the taught curriculum through extra-curricular activities and educational visits

Leading and Managing Staff

• Provide opportunities for staff development and enrichment through the appropriate allocation of tasks and membership of whole school working parties

• Help staff to achieve constructive working relationships with students and colleagues based on clear expectations

• Oversee the appraisal of all faculty staff as required by Trust policy, identifying staff needs with regard to Continuing professional development and Learning (CPDL)

• Ensure that all new teachers are appropriately trained, monitored, supported, assessed and effectively inducted into the faculty

• Encourage staff to discuss developing ideas in their subject and foster an atmosphere of discovery to enhance their perception of the subject

Efficient and Effective Deployment of Staff and Resources

• Establish timetabling, staff and resource needs for the subject and inform SLT of likely priorities for expenditure in close connection with school policies and subject development plans

• Ensure the effective and efficient management and organisation of learning resources including ICT

• Use accommodation to create an effective and stimulating learning environment in which health and safety risks are properly assessed

• Maintain effective control for allocated capitation for the faculty

• Regularly review the Technology Faculty’s Health & Safety Policy against the latest guidance and establish procedures to ensure that practice is consistent with the expectations of that policy. Ensure staff training records are maintained and that establish appropriate maintenance cycles for faculty equipment

Communication and Liaison

• Communicate effectively with members of the faculty through formal and informal meetings and briefings

• Meet regularly with the SLT line manager over matters relating to the faculty, as well as personal professional development

• Meet regularly with Subject Leaders to support the accomplishment of both whole school and faculty aims and objectives

• Liaise with other key staff, including SENCO, Heads of Years and support staff on matters relating to the faculty

• Communicate with parents as appropriate

• Represent and promote the faculty at relevant school events and talks, such as, but not limited to the GCSE Options evening and the Sixth Form Admissions Event

• Oversee the deployment of assigned prefects and other student representatives to support faculty development

Equalities

The post holder is required to be aware of and support differences and ensure that the Trust’s equalities and diversity policies are followed.

Health & Safety

The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection; health and safety; confidentiality; and data protection and report all concerns to an appropriate person.

Criminal Records Check – Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)

All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; this means that all convictions must be declared, including those that would generally be regarded as ‘spent’. A disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be sought as part of the school’s pre-employment checks. The DBS will provide a report to you and the Local Authority on whether you have any criminal convictions, including cautions and bind-overs.

Additional Information

The post holder is required to contribute to and support the overall aims and ethos of the school. All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities and in performance management and development as required by the school’s policies and practices.

The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post. The particular duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or responsibilities entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and would not justify a re-evaluation of the post. However, in cases where a permanent and substantial change in the duties and responsibilities of the post occurs, consistent with a higher level of responsibility, then the post would be eligible for re-evaluation.

Supervision/Job Context

The post holder is managed by a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Contacts

The post holder will work with all members of teaching staff within their faculty and teaching staff from other faculties. They will also work with Senior Leadership Team members, the SENCO, Learning Support Assistants, and non-teaching staff. They will have contact with students, parents, governors, and may have contact with advisors and other visitors to the school.