Head of English (Secondary)

Reach British School

We are very interested to receive applications from passionate practitioners, who want to make a difference. A willingness to develop as resilient practitioners who see every day as a learning day.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate in their application or at interview:

• 2 years full time teaching experience either in the UK or in a British Curriculum school.
  
• Excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum for England and current assessment practices
  
• Experience of using data systems, student tracking, intervention, Target Setting, Assessment, Recording & Reporting
  
• A desire to be outstanding in teaching and learning
  
• Prepared to establish strong partnerships with our parent, enabling our students to succeed
  
• To collaborate and support whole school initiatives and the school improvement cycle
  

The prime role of the Head of Subject is to provide strong academic leadership. The Head of Subject is required to lead, manage and develop the department to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activities. All Heads of Subject are required to exercise leadership, demonstrate vision, and empower others in order to deliver the agreed departmental strategy within the school.

Academic Leadership

• Create, deliver and monitor the Subject Curriculum and Schemes of Work across the Secondary school which are in line with the English National Curriculum;
  
• Create, collect and analyse appropriate assessments in all Years, and use that information to improve teaching, learning and attainment;
  
• Ensure that high-quality reports are provided to parents in line with whole school expectations;
  
• Select appropriate external examination courses;
  
• Manage the performance of all department staff and to report to the Head of Secondary as required with reference to training needs, examples of excellence and concern;
  
• Engender a culture of excellence, co-operation and respect both within and beyond the department;
  
• Allocate staff timetables in conjunction with Senior Staff in order to make effective use of all staffing resources and seek opportunities for collaboration and joint working with others beyond the department;
  
• Bring forward appropriate plans, suggestions and recommendations to the Head of Secondary for the improvement of the Department; Refresh and develop new programmes in order to attract new students and promote the department;
  
• Train teachers on and be available for pastoral care;
  
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for both staff and students, and full compliance with health and safety requirements;
  
• Observe lessons within the department, coach and mentor staff and feedback on lesson observations; Comply with quality assurance and risk management procedures both internal and external.
  

Resource Management

• Ensure that the Department operates wholly within its allocated budget;
  
• Hold responsibility for Departmental stock, its effective deployment and its upkeep.
  

General

• Teach a timetable appropriate to the needs of the school curriculum;
  
• Provide an appropriate Extra-curricular Programme of activities through the department;
  
• Ensure the Health and Safety of all staff and students in department lessons;
  
• Perform such additional tasks and duties as might be reasonably directed by the Head of Secondary or the Principal from time to time.
  

Health and Safety

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
  
• Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
  
• Ensure that, all the necessary health and safety rules and procedures are being followed
  
• Maintain an awareness of all the health and safety measures to be taken when in school