Head of Secondary English

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Head of Department (Secondary English)

Purpose of Role

The HoD (Secondary English) is a key member of the School and shall assist the Assistant Head of Secondary, Head of Secondary and Campus Principal in the running of the school. In the first place he or she is responsible to the Assistant Head of Secondary for the department’s academic and pastoral values, strategy and performance. The duties and responsibilities of this post are numerous and varied and therefore the holder has considerable scope for contributing to the strategic direction and continuing development of a large, successful and forward-looking school with a culture of high expectations.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

This document is designed to run alongside and extend the job description provided for a standard class / subject teacher, which shall remain as the primary document.

The HoD’s duties include, but are not restricted to, assisting the leadership team within the following areas of school development :

Purpose

• To raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the curriculum area and to monitor and support pupil progress
• To be accountable for pupil progress and development within the department
• To develop and enhance the teaching practice of others
• To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils studying in the department, in accordance with the policy of the school and the agency curriculum
• To be accountable for leading, managing and developing the department both academically and pastorally in accordance with whole school development plans
• To manage staff in accordance with the policies of the school, particularly in respect to planning, assessment, reporting and appraisal
• To be responsible for the welfare of children in the department

Key Responsibilities

Main duties – operational and strategic

Curriculum

Deployment of staff

Quality Assurance

Managing Information

Communications

Pastoral

Other Duties

Requirements

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

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