Phase Leader (Primary) Aldar Academies

Develop and implement policies and practices for department/phase which reflects the School s vision, aims, commitment to high standards of achievement, and effective teaching and learning;

• Establish, monitor and evaluate short, medium and long term plans for the development of department;
• Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in department; create and implement plans of action to support those students;
• Implement and deliver intervention programmes within the department/phase to support student achievement and review the impact;
• Analyse and interpret relevant school data, to inform policies and department/school SEF writing;
• Ensure that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed, in place, and regularly reviewed and evaluated, for all year groups and courses. These must include suitable provision for SEN/POD, AG&T, and EAL students.

Teaching and learning

• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in department/phase for all students including those of high ability and those with special educational needs;
• Review and monitor curriculum coverage through the use of assessment platforms;
• Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement;
• Set expectations for staff in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of teaching and learning and behaviour;
• Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning of department/phase and use this to identify effective practice and areas for improvement; take action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning;
• Ensure the department is providing a variety of ECAs, parent workshops, and events;

Leading and managing staff

• Performance manage team in accordance with school performance management policy;
• Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships with team, ensuring collaboration, support, accountability and high professional standards;
• Hold regular department meetings with minutes and agendas; agenda should include focus on improving standards relating to student achievement and teaching and learning;

Managing resources

• Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources including managing any cover internally within the department/phase;
• Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department s Resource budgets;
• Ensure effective and stimulating environments within the department/phase to support teaching and learning in accordance with Learning Environment Policy;
• Ensure a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed and Health and Safety policy and regulations are observed at all times.

Other duties and responsibilities

• To be a mentor for Early Career Teachers within the department/phase;
• Manage duties and cover within the phase/department;
• Cover for absent colleagues where required;
• Support staff with parent communication, meetings, and pastoral care of students within the phase/department;
• Review and support with termly reports and parent teacher conferences;
• Invigilate examinations, as required, to support with examination schedules;
• Any other duties as assigned by your line manager and/or Principal