Subject Leader of Music
Line Manager: Head of Faculty
Pay Range: MPS/UPS dependent on experience and qualifications inc. London fringe area plus TLR2b
Work Pattern: Full-time, permanent position
Start Date: January 2025
Job Description
Core Purpose
Raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole curriculum area and monitor and support student progress
Be accountable for student progress and development within the subject area
Develop and enhance the teaching practice of others
Ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the department, in accordance with the school's aims and curricular policies
Be accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject/curriculum area
Manage effectively and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources within the department to support the designated curriculum portfolio
Main duties and responsibilities
TEACHING
Undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a standard scale teacher
STRATEGIC/OPERATIONAL PLANNING
Lead the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching and learning strategies in the department
Be responsible for the day-to-day management, control and operation of course provision with the department, including effective deployment of staff and physical resources
Monitor actively and follow up student progress
Implement school policies and procedures, e.g. equal opportunities, health and safety etc
Work with colleagues to formulate aims, objectives and strategic plans for the department which have coherence and relevance to the needs of students and to the aims, objectives and strategic plans of the school
Be aware of the school’s SEND policy and take responsibility for delivering its day to day provision within the department
Be responsible for accessing all information related to students with SEND via the SEND register and meetings with the SEND teacher. Ensure that all staff are up to date and meet the needs of students with SEND
Lead and manage the planning function of the department, and to ensure that the planning activities of the department reflect the needs of students within the subject area, QIP (Quality Improvement Plan) and the aims and objectives of the school
CURRICULUM PROVISION
Ensure the provision (amending or designing as necessary) of a broad curriculum that meets the aims of the school and the needs of all students
Ensure that innovative and appropriate approaches to learning are made available to students with specific learning needs, including the more-able
Work with other subject leaders to agree schemes of work so that the content of courses is complementary
Ensure that all statutory requirements of the National Curriculum are met
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Lead curriculum development for the subject area
Evaluate regional, national and international initiatives to promote learning and incorporate appropriate elements into the school’s strategy for the subject area
Actively monitor and respond to curriculum development and initiatives at national, regional and local levels
Liaise with the Examinations Officer to maintain accreditation with the relevant examination and validating bodies
·Evaluate the design and delivery of the curriculum; continuously striving to improve all aspects whilst ensuring proper ‘value for money’ is obtained
STAFFING
Ensure that staff development needs are identified and that appropriate programmes are designed to meet such needs
Continue own professional development as agreed with line manager
Be responsible for the efficient and effective deployment of any technicians/support staff
Undertake Performance Management Review(s) and to act as reviewer for a group of staff within the subject area
Make appropriate arrangements for classes when staff are absent, ensuring appropriate cover within the subject area
Participate in the interview process for teaching posts when required and to ensure effective induction of new staff in line with school procedures
Promote teamwork and motivate staff to ensure effective working relations
Participate in the school’s ITT programme
Be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff within the subject area and act as a positive role model
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Ensure the effective operation of quality control systems
Establish the process of the setting of targets within the subject area and to work towards their achievement
Establish common standards of practice within the subject area and develop the effectiveness of teaching and learning styles
Contribute to the school procedures for lesson observation
Implement school quality procedures and ensure adherence to those within the subject area
Monitor and evaluate the subject area in line with agreed school procedures including evaluation against quality standards and performance criteria
Seek/implement modification and improvement where required
Ensure that the subject area's quality procedures meet the requirements of self-evaluation
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
Ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date information concerning the subject on the management information system
Make use of analysis and evaluate performance data provided
Identify and take appropriate action on issues arising from data, systems and reports; setting deadlines where necessary and reviewing progress on the action taken
Produce reports within the quality assurance cycle for the subject area
Produce reports on examination performance, including the use of value-added data
Manage the department's collection of data
Provide the Governing Body with relevant information relating to the performance and development of the subject area
COMMUNICATIONS AND LIAISON
Ensure that all members of the subject area are familiar with its aims and objectives
Ensure effective communication/consultation as appropriate with the parents of students
Liaise with partner schools, higher education, industry, examination boards, awarding bodies and other relevant external bodies
Represent the subject area's views and interests
Contribute to the planning and delivery of school liaison activities
Lead the development of effective subject links with partner schools and the community, promoting subjects effectively at liaison events in school, partner schools and the wider community
Promote actively the development of effective subject links with external agencies
MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES
Manage the available resources of space, staff, money and equipment efficiently within the limits, guidelines and procedures laid down; including deploying the budget, acting as a cost centre holder, requisitioning, organising and maintaining equipment and stock, and keeping appropriate records
Ensure that the subject's teaching commitments are effectively and efficiently time-tabled and roomed
PASTORAL SYSTEM
Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students within the subject area
Monitor student attendance together with students' progress and performance in relation to targets set for each individual, ensuring that follow-up procedures are adhered to and that appropriate action is taken where necessary
Act as a Form Tutor and to carry out the duties associated with that role
Contribute to PSHCE, citizenship and enterprise according to school policy
Ensure the behaviour management system is implemented in the subject area so that effective learning can take place
SCHOOL ETHOS
Play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage and ensure staff and students to follow this example
Uphold and promote the school’s values
Promote actively the school’s corporate policies
Whilst this job description is current, and every effort has be
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.
Contact us
Chris Price
Acting Headteacher
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The John Warner School
Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon, Herts, EN11 0QF
☎ 01992 462889
✉ recruitment@johnwarner.herts.sch.uk