Job purpose
The post holder would be expected to promote and deliver outstanding teaching, learning and attainment in Geography across all Key Stages (3-5) and to ensure the
highest standards of assessment and behaviour for learning are applied in all classes. The post holder will be responsible for promoting the safeguarding of all students and be always mindful of ensuring equality of opportunity for all students and staff. The post holder will adhere to the teachers’ professional standards and will also promote the school’s Christian ethos and vision.
Duties and responsibilities
1. Leadership
● Communicate clear purpose and vision to the Department
● Contribute to the strategic development of the school by implementing whole school new initiatives, monitoring and reporting on key outcomes, to ensure the Department meets academic targets
● Provide clear, cohesive leadership and direction in Department and motivating teaching and support colleagues in developing innovative strategies to enhance the quality of learning, teaching and achievement
● Promote the achievement of high standards through effective teaching and learning within subjects area(s), preparation, evaluation and action planning
● Model the vision and values of the School
● Implement the Department Development Plan to secure continuous improvement and quality outcomes for all students.
● Receive and act on feedback to build on the strengths and improve personal performance
● Develop and review syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching and learning strategies in the department.
● Oversee day-to-day management, control and operation of course provision within the department, including effective deployment of staff and physical resources.
● Monitor and follow up pupil progress
● Ensure that staff development needs are identified and that appropriate programmes are designed to meet such needs.
● Be responsible for the efficient and effective deployment of the Department's support staff.
● Undertake Performance Management Review(s) and to act as reviewer for a group of staff within the designated department.
● Make appropriate arrangements for classes when staff are absent, ensuring appropriate cover within the department, liaising with the cover supervisor/relevant staff to secure appropriate cover.
● Participate in the interview process for teaching posts when required and to ensure effective induction of new staff in line with school procedures.
● Be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff within the designated department and act as a positive role model.
● Manage the available resources of staff, finance, space and equipment efficiently within the limits, guidelines and procedures laid down; including deploying the department budget.
● Champion best practice, demonstrating teaching skills and leadership qualities necessary to command respect, and encourage commitment to raising standards.
● Identify and applaud areas of success for individual teachers and the Department.
● Hold every department member to account for the quality of their teaching and learning and outcomes.
● Help create an effective team by promoting collective approaches to problem-solving and curricular development.
● Comply with the school's Child Safeguarding Procedures and to report concerns to the Designated Child Protection Officer.
● Ensure the Behaviour Management system is implemented in the department so that effective learning can take place.
● Take the leading role in upholding standards of behaviour and classroom management within the classroom and the school’s environment.
● Be the first line of contact for parents and carers concerns with regard to their child’s performance and well-being.
● Increase the numbers taking Geography at A level.
● To develop an innovative and challenging curriculum that fosters a love of learning for Geography in both staff and students.
Teaching and Learning
● Ensure the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective curriculum programme which complements the School Development Plan.
● Be accountable for the development and delivery of the Department’s curriculum.
● Keep up to date with and respond to national developments in the subject area and teaching practice and methodology.
● Produce an annual examinations analysis and department review as part of the school’s self-evaluation cycle.
● Help devise, implement and monitor SoW to ensure they focus on consistent and effective learning and teaching to produce progression for all.
● Analyse and interpret data on students’ attainment and action plan accordingly, reviewing with teachers their assessments of progress for classes, groups and individuals.
● Reflect on the success of teaching strategies, individual lessons and SoW in meeting the needs of students.
● Apply current guidelines on effective learning and teaching.
● Take part in coaching and mentoring programmes to support colleagues and develop own practice.
● Deliver outstanding lessons.
● Deliver interactive lessons with students.
● Provide good quality assessment using formative and summative methods in conjunction with school policy.
● Maintain effective behaviour management in the classroom using positive behaviour strategies to ensure learner’s engagement in the lesson.
● Assess appropriately the work of the students following the course in accordance with the school assessment policy
● Ensure that every student’s book in the department is marked in line with the school’s marking policy.
● Set effective homework and extension work to encourage and enliven student learning.
● Ensure differentiation and personalisation of learning for all students.
● Be aware of the KS2 curriculum and the standards of progression and attainment for KS3 students.
Additional opportunities to be discussed at interview:
· Sustainability Leader – TLR 3.1 (1 Year) @ £2663.00
· D of E Leader – TLR 3.4 (1 year) @ £852…Job purpose
The post holder would be expected to promote and deliver outstanding teaching, learning and attainment in Geography across all Key Stages (3-5) and to ensure the
highest standards of assessment and behaviour for learning are applied in all classes. The post holder will be responsible for promoting the safeguarding of all students and be always mindful of ensuring equality of opportunity for all students and staff. The post holder will adhere to the teachers’ professional standards and will also promote the school’s Christian ethos and vision.
Duties and responsibilities
1. Leadership
● Communicate clear purpose and vision to the Department
● Contribute to the strategic development of the school by implementing whole school new initiatives, monitoring and reporting on key outcomes, to ensure the Department meets academic targets
● Provide clear, cohesive leadership and direction in Department and motivating teaching and support colleagues in developing innovative strategies to enhance the quality of learning, teaching and achievement
● Promote the achievement of high standards through effective teaching and learning within subjects area(s), preparation, evaluation and action planning
● Model the vision and values of the School
● Implement the Department Development Plan to secure continuous improvement and quality outcomes for all students.
● Receive and act on feedback to build on the strengths and improve personal performance
● Develop and review syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching and learning strategies in the department.
● Oversee day-to-day management, control and operation of course provision within the department, including effective deployment of staff and physical resources.
● Monitor and follow up pupil progress
● Ensure that staff development needs are identified and that appropriate programmes are designed to meet such needs.
● Be responsible for the efficient and effective deployment of the Department's support staff.
● Undertake Performance Management Review(s) and to act as reviewer for a group of staff within the designated department.
● Make appropriate arrangements for classes when staff are absent, ensuring appropriate cover within the department, liaising with the cover supervisor/relevant staff to secure appropriate cover.
● Participate in the interview process for teaching posts when required and to ensure effective induction of new staff in line with school procedures.
● Be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff within the designated department and act as a positive role model.
● Manage the available resources of staff, finance, space and equipment efficiently within the limits, guidelines and procedures laid down; including deploying the department budget.
● Champion best practice, demonstrating teaching skills and leadership qualities necessary to command respect, and encourage commitment to raising standards.
● Identify and applaud areas of success for individual teachers and the Department.
● Hold every department member to account for the quality of their teaching and learning and outcomes.
● Help create an effective team by promoting collective approaches to problem-solving and curricular development.
● Comply with the school's Child Safeguarding Procedures and to report concerns to the Designated Child Protection Officer.
● Ensure the Behaviour Management system is implemented in the department so that effective learning can take place.
● Take the leading role in upholding standards of behaviour and classroom management within the classroom and the school’s environment.
● Be the first line of contact for parents and carers concerns with regard to their child’s performance and well-being.
● Increase the numbers taking Geography at A level.
● To develop an innovative and challenging curriculum that fosters a love of learning for Geography in both staff and students.
Teaching and Learning
● Ensure the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective curriculum programme which complements the School Development Plan.
● Be accountable for the development and delivery of the Department’s curriculum.
● Keep up to date with and respond to national developments in the subject area and teaching practice and methodology.
● Produce an annual examinations analysis and department review as part of the school’s self-evaluation cycle.
● Help devise, implement and monitor SoW to ensure they focus on consistent and effective learning and teaching to produce progression for all.
● Analyse and interpret data on students’ attainment and action plan accordingly, reviewing with teachers their assessments of progress for classes, groups and individuals.
● Reflect on the success of teaching strategies, individual lessons and SoW in meeting the needs of students.
● Apply current guidelines on effective learning and teaching.
● Take part in coaching and mentoring programmes to support colleagues and develop own practice.
● Deliver outstanding lessons.
● Deliver interactive lessons with students.
● Provide good quality assessment using formative and summative methods in conjunction with school policy.
● Maintain effective behaviour management in the classroom using positive behaviour strategies to ensure learner’s engagement in the lesson.
● Assess appropriately the work of the students following the course in accordance with the school assessment policy
● Ensure that every student’s book in the department is marked in line with the school’s marking policy.
● Set effective homework and extension work to encourage and enliven student learning.
● Ensure differentiation and personalisation of learning for all students.
● Be aware of the KS2 curriculum and the standards of progression and attainment for KS3 students.
Additional opportunities to be discussed at interview:
· Sustainability Leader – TLR 3.1 (1 Year) @ £2663.00
· D of E Leader – TLR 3.4 (1 year) @ £852WWWWW…