Core Purpose

• To contribute to the effective functioning of the Faculty as a team

• To maintain high professional and academic standards, remaining up to date in terms of subject knowledge and pedagogical techniques

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

Teaching and Learning

• Establish the department’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 about 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 department’s curriculum intent and implementation

• Follow faculty 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 teachers 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

• Instigate, monitor and evaluate intervention strategies where appropriate

• Oversee the examination entries for Key Stages 4 and 5

• Effectively manage the NEA component of GCSE and A level examinations

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

Communication and Liaison

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

• Meet regularly with the Head of Faculty over matters relating to the department, as well as personal professional development

• Meet regularly with teaching staff to support the accomplishment of both whole school and department aims and objectives

• Meet regularly with non-teaching staff to ensure they are deployed effectively and in-line with their job description(s)

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

• Communicate with parents as appropriate

• Represent and promote the department 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 school’s equalities and diversity policies are followed.

General

• Keep up to date with and follow faculty and Danes Educational Trust ( the ‘Trust’) policies

• Assist in the general management of the faculty as directed by the Head of Faculty or Subject Leader

• Carry out delegated tasks to meet faculty objectives. 

Our Vision

At the Danes Educational Trust we are committed to ‘Making the Difference Together’ sharing best practice and supporting each other to be the very best we can be.

Core Values

The post holder is expected to share our commitment to our core values:

• We value joy in working, teaching and learning together

• We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it

• We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result

• We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools

• We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all

• We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all

Compliance 

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.

Safeguarding 

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.

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 Trust’s policies and practices.

This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake.  It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of the Trust.

Supervision/Job Context 

The post holder is managed by the Head of Faculty for Technology.

Contacts 

The post holder will work with all members of staff in the school and have contact with students, parents, governors, advisors and all other visitors to the school. 

Our Vision

At the Danes Educational Trust we are committed to ‘Making the Difference Together’ sharing best practice and supporting each other to be the very best we can be.