Job Description - West Exe School

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Job Description - West Exe School
West Exe School, Head of English
Job Description
To be responsible for establishing and ensuring high standards of teaching and learning in the subject with
due regard to departmental and school policies as well as the requirements of the National Curriculum.
Job Title
Head of English
Main pay scale plus TLR1c
This job description is not a comprehensive definition of the post. Discussions will take place on a regular
basis to clarify individual responsibilities within the general framework and character of the post as
identified below. The conditions of employment of teachers in the Schools Teachers’ Pay and Conditions of
Service Document apply to this post, whose holder is expected to carry out the professional duties of a
teacher as circumstances may require, under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher.
Responsible to
Assistant Headteacher
Job Purpose
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To monitor, support and motivate teachers of the subject in order to enable all students to make progress
in line with school targets.
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To provide professional leadership and management for English in order to secure high quality teaching,
effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement for all learners.
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To lead policy development at subject level based, in part, on an evaluation of the effectiveness of
teaching and learning.
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To contribute to policy development at school level.
Units of Responsibility
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To establish and secure a commitment to a well informed vision for the subject.
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To establish short, medium and long term plans for the development and resourcing of the subject.
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To establish and implement clear policies / practices including schemes of work that meet the
requirements of the National Curriculum, school policies and public examination requirements.
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To establish and implement clear policies / practices for assessing, recording and reporting on student
achievement.
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To lead by example through the demonstration of high standards of teaching and professional activity.
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To implement school systems for monitoring the progress of all students taking action as necessary to
raise achievement.
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To implement school systems for monitoring the performance of all teachers of English taking action
as necessary to support improvement.
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To set expectations for staff and students in the context of working practices and relationships.
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To provide support and training during the induction of new staff into the subject.
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To manage the work of the Assistant Heads of English, Key Stage coordinators.
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To ensure effective and efficient management and organisation of accommodation and learning
resources including information technology.
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To manage allocated finances in an effective and efficient way.
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To create an effective, safe working and learning environment.
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To work with others to ensure that subject delivery forms part of a coherent strategy for raising
student achievement across the curriculum e.g. in literacy, numeracy and information technology.
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To attend parents, staff and year meetings, including Middle Leadership Team and Extended
Leadership Team meetings.
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Ensuring that learning is personalised through good use of assessment data and good assessment
practice including focussed work for all ability levels including those with Special Educational Needs
and those who are identified as Gifted and Talented.
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Supporting staff in dealing effectively with student behaviour in order to remove barriers to learning.
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Annual Performance Management of colleagues under direct line management.
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To make full commitment to maintain a high level of subject knowledge and subject application
including use of ICT.
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To make a full commitment to personal professional development including full involvement in the
school performance management system and using outcomes to improve your teaching and your
students’ learning.
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To ensure that you safeguard and promote the welfare of students in the School.
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To carry out other duties as reasonably requested by the Headteacher and in line with the School
Teachers Pay and Conditions document.
UPS2
The teacher will make a sustained and substantial contribution to the School based on threshold criteria.
UPS3
The teacher will play a critical role in the life of the School. They will provide a role model for teaching and
learning, make a distinctive contribution to the raising of students’ standards and contribute effectively to the
work of the wider team. They will take advantage of the appropriate opportunities for professional
development and use outcomes effectively to improve students’ learning.
Performance Management
Your annual performance review is based on this overall job description and with particular emphasis on
your individual annual targets. These are set in discussion with your line manager and grouped under the
headings: Professional Development; Team Improvement Plan; Student Progress.
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Person Specification
The person specification is related to the requirements of the post as determined by the job description.
Short-listing is carried out on the basis of how well you meet the requirements of the person specification.
You should refer to these requirements when completing your application.
Attributes
Qualifications
Skills and
Knowledge
Other
Description
Essential Desirable
Qualified Teacher Status
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Recognised degree or equivalent in relevant subject
Evidence of continuing professional development
Ability to teach English across the whole ability
range
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A thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum
for English
Evidence of successful experience of curriculum /
subject development
Experience of successfully managing an aspect of
school / department improvement
Evidence of good leadership skills
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Evidence of effective team work and collaboration
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The ability to prepare and deliver lessons which
actively engage all students throughout the age and
ability range at Key Stages 3 and 4
An
up-to-date
understanding
of
current
developments and initiatives
Ability to inspire and motivate students
A good knowledge of ICT and its application in
English teaching
An ability to evaluate the work of others and enable
their development through consultation, coaching
and support
An ability to analyse data and information, identify
patterns and trends and to formulate strategies for
improving learning
Excellent classroom management skills
Excellent teaching skills
Excellent communication skills, both oral and
written
The ability to gain the confidence and respect of
students, staff and parents
Ability to prioritise, plan and organise own work.
A commitment to equal opportunities
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Maintains high professional standards
Commitment to being involved in the wider life of
the School through participation in extra-curricular
activities.
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West Exe School, Head of English
NOTE:
As this post meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants
who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Criminal Records Bureau before the appointment is
confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. A criminal record will not
necessarily be a bar to appointment.
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