Secondary Head of English

DESCRIPTION OF THE POST:
We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Head of English to join our team and lead our English department. This exciting opportunity for an experienced or aspiring Head of Department to join a large and successful team of English Teachers.

Key Responsibilities

Outcomes for the Head of English

Implementation of the English curriculum and Subject coordination across the academy.
Achievement of consistently outstanding teaching and learning in English.
Achievement of outstanding academic attainment and progress in English.
Embedding of the Ark John Keats ethos and culture in the department and, as a member of the leadership team, across the academy
Delivery of the Instructional Leadership model as part of the academy leadership team
Leadership and management of all other aspects of the English Department
Outcomes and Activities

Leadership and management

Model outstanding teaching and lead collaborative planning and development, including the sharing of resources and best practices within the department.
Be responsible for tracking student progress across the department, analysing all relevant data to make data-driven changes to the curriculum design and intervention strategies and using the data to monitor the performance of subject staff
Be accountable for student progress in English across the school at all key stages, ensuring that all students achieve results in line with, or better than, value-added predictions.
Monitor the work of the department through rigorous and regular lesson observations, work scrutinise and provide detailed, constructive feedback
Manage the department budget to ensure value for money and impact on teaching and learning and attainment.
Monitor the identification of and provision for students with individual needs and develop differentiated learning and teaching methods and schemes of learning.
Participate actively throughout the network, by attending relevant meetings, and, as appropriate, delivering network-wide training and initiatives
Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong school community

Academy Culture
To support the academy’s values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices, and procedures
To help create a strong academy community, characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships.
To help develop a school/department culture and ethos that is utterly committed to achievement and good discipline.
To be alert and active on issues relating to pupil welfare and child protection.
To support the enrichment programme
To support and work in collaboration with colleagues and other professionals in and beyond the school, covering lessons and providing other support as required.
Other
To undertake, and when required, deliver or be part of the appraisal system and relevant training and professional development
To undertake, within reason, other various responsibilities as directed by the Headteacher or Principal.