Key Stage Leader for English
Thamesmead School, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 9EEThis job expired on 21 October 2019 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2020
Closing date
21 October 2019 at 9am
Date listed
9 October 2019
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Main pay range 6, £24,858 to £35,801
Additional allowances
TLR 2.1 which equates to £2,761
Key Stage Leader for English job summary
Key Accountabilities
• Strategic direction and development of the curriculum area
• Within the context of the school’s aims and policies, work with the curriculum leader to develop implement, monitor and evaluate subject policies, plans, targets and practices, which relate to your curriculum area of responsibility.
Key Tasks:
• Foster a climate which helps staff in your curriculum area to maintain a positive attitude to the teaching of the subject;
• To monitor the progress of students in the curriculum area through the effective use of data and implement intervention programmes where necessary;
• Use information on local and national initiatives to update policies and practices in the subject;
• Work with the curriculum leader to establish short, medium and long term plans for the development of the subject and monitor and evaluate their progress;
• Implement, monitor and evaluate school policies as they relate to the subject;
• Establish a clear understanding of how the curriculum area contributes to students’ spiritual, moral, emotional, cultural, social development and race awareness;
• Highlight those aspects of the curriculum area which prepare the students for the opportunities and responsibilities of adult life.
Teaching and Learning
Secure and sustain effective teaching, evaluate standards of students’ achievements and set realistic and meaningful targets for improvement.
Key Tasks:
• Review schemes of work to ensure subject coverage, continuity and progression for all students in an environment that fosters student enjoyment and engagement;
• Provide guidance on a variety of teaching and learning methods to meet the differing needs of all students;
• Contribute to the development of students’ literacy, numeracy, citizenship, ICT and study skills;
• Establish and implement clear assessment, reporting procedures within the school’s assessment, recording and reporting policy and assist staff and students in setting targets for improvement;
• Ensure information on students’ prior attainments and achievements are used effectively to secure good progress;
• Set targets for student attainment and achievement in the key stage and monitor and evaluate progress against those targets;
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning in the department and use the analysis for further improvements;
• Establish a partnership with parents involving them in and informing them of their child’s progress;
• Develop opportunities for students to express their views and have the opportunity to take on more responsibility:
• Develop effective links with the local community, including feeder schools, business and industry, to enhance teaching and learning in the subject and prepare students in their economic well-being:
• To ensure a working environment in which learners feel safe and adopt safe practices.
Leading and managing staff
Provide the support, information and opportunities for development necessary for all those involved in the teaching of the curriculum to sustain motivation and improvement of standards.
Key Tasks:
• Deputise for the Curriculum Leader as needed.
• Help staff achieve constructive working relationships with students and parents;
• Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships among staff;
• Take responsibility for your own CPD and audit the training needs of staff and play a leading role in their continuing professional development;
• Work with the curriculum leader to lead curriculum workshops and training.
• Ensure that trainees and Newly Qualified Teachers are appropriately trained and supported via liaison with Senior Leadership Team staff.
• Support the SENCO to ensure the implementation of an appropriate one page profile for students with special needs;
• Ensure that Curriculum Leader and Leadership Team Line Manager are well informed about developments relating to the department;
• Establish best practice procedures in curriculum;
• Sustain your own motivation and that of the staff within the curriculum area.
Efficient and effective development of the staff and resources
The Curriculum Leader will identify appropriate resources for the Department and ensure they are used effectively, efficiently and safely.
Key Tasks:
• Support the Curriculum Leader with timetabling and the deployment of staff;
• Establish staff and resource needs and likely priorities for expenditure and advise the Curriculum Leader;
• Ensure resources including capitation and ICT are effectively managed;
• Use departmental accommodation to the best effect to create an effective and stimulating environment for the teaching and learning of the curriculum area;
• Ensure there is a safe working and learning environment;
• Support the curriculum leader in being pro-active in attracting additional funding and resources for the curriculum area;
• Play a full part in the recruitment of new staff to the curriculum area.
Commitment to safeguarding
Thamesmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
About Thamesmead School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1007 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Thamesmead School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@thamesmead.surrey.sch.uk
The school is situated to the West of London with good rail and road access. Our location means our staff enjoy living in areas such as West and South West London, Surrey and Berkshire making fantastic choices for city, suburban or rural living available.
Thamesmead is a vibrant and successful school. In 2019 our students gained strong GCSE results. 85% of students gained a 4 grade or higher in English and Maths and 58% of students achieved a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths. 83% achieved 5 GCSEs or more graded at 4 or above.
"Pupils behave well, are co-operative and respectful towards their teachers and each other. Strong leadership aims to ensure that the school provides the best possible standards of teaching and learning."- Ofsted.
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