Head of English

Secondary Head of English Key ResponsibilitiesGrade: Middle Leadership GroupTeaching allocation: 75Responsible to: Head of SecondaryResponsible for: Teaching staff within the subject areaWithin the context of the schools ethos, policies and procedures the Head of English will develop and implement subject policies, plans, targets and practices to:Develop and implement procedures and practices which reflect Aspen Heights British Schools commitment to high achievement and effective teaching and learning;Create a climate which enables other staff to develop and maintain positive attitudes towards the subject and confidence in teaching it;Establish a clear shared understanding of the importance and role of the department in contributing to the students spiritual, moral and cultural development and in preparing students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experience of adult life;Work with the Leadership Team to establish short, medium and long‑term plans for the development and resourcing of the department;Liaise with colleagues in the secondary phase to ensure the effective transition of students into Year 7;Monitor the progress made in achieving departmental plans and targets, evaluate the effects on teaching and learning and in close consultation with the Leadership Team use this analysis to guide further improvement.Learning and TeachingLeaders of Learning secure and sustain effective teaching of the subject, evaluate the quality and standards of students achievement and set targets for improvement;Monitor to ensure curriculum coverage continuity and progression in the subject for all students including those of high ability and those with additional educational needs;Ensure that teachers are clear about the teaching objectives in lessons, understand the sequence of teaching and learning in the subject and communicate this information to students;Provide guidance on the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the department and of different students;Ensure that curriculum delivery is maintained and that meaningful work is provided for classes when colleagues are absent;Ensure effective development of students literacy, numeracy and information technology skills in the subject;Working in close consultation with the Leadership Team establish and implement clear procedures and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on student attainment and use this information to recognise achievement and to assist students in setting targets for future improvement;Ensure that information about students achievements in previous classes and schools is used effectively to secure good progress in the subject;Establish clear targets for student achievement and evaluate progress and achievement by all students including those with special educational and linguistic needs;Evaluate the teaching of the subject in the school, use this analysis to identify effective practice and areas for improvement and take action to improve further the quality of teaching;Ensure effective development of students' individual and collaborative study skills necessary for them to become increasingly independent in their work and to complete tasks independently when out of school;Establish a partnership with parents to involve them in their child's learning of the subject as well as providing information about curriculum attainment progress and targets;Develop effective links with the local community, including government agencies, business and industry to extend the subject curriculum, enhance teaching and develop students' wider understanding.Keys at a GlanceDemonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge; secure knowledge of the subject and curriculum areas; foster and maintain pupils' interest in the subject; address misunderstandings.Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas and promote the value of scholarship.Plan and teach well‑structured lessons, impart knowledge, develop understanding through effective use of lesson time.Promote a love of learning and children's intellectual curiosity.Set homework and plan other out‑of‑class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired.Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching; contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s); develop schemes of work and department resources; adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils.Know when and how to differentiate appropriately using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively; understand how a range of factors can inhibit pupils' ability to learn and how best to overcome these.Make accurate and productive use of assessment; use formative and summative assessment to secure pupils' progress; give regular feedback orally and through accurate marking; encourage pupils to respond to the feedback.Manage behavi