Director of Studies

The Dixie Grammar School enjoys an outstanding academic reputation. The post of Director of Studies is a senior position, reporting to the Headmaster and the successful candidate will be a member of the School’s Senior Leadership Team. The holder has the key task of leading and managing the academic life of the school as well as playing a crucial role in whole-school strategy and development. The opportunity to develop the role of Director of Studies will depend to a certain extent on the individual strengths of the successful candidate. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities  

• Member of the Senior Leadership Team
• To oversee the academic development of the students & curriculum in the Senior School. 
• To manage & support the Heads of Department  
• To liaise on academic matters with the Deputy Head.  
• To chair Heads of Department meetings, operational and strategic - produce agendas, minutes etc.  
• Be responsible for Parents’ Evenings – coordinating and planning staff presence, rooms etc.  
• Be responsible for production and operation of the school timetable, including the responsibility for daily cover.  
• Manage process for choosing Year 8, GCSE and A level Options - booklet, information evenings etc.  
• Be responsible for Internal Exams: timetable, invigilation etc.  
• Attend Governors’ Education Committee  
• Manage the transition from Year 11 to 6th Form.  
• Oversee the management of the Exams Officer (to be appointed) 

Expectations of all members of the Senior Leadership Team: 

• To work as a dynamic and effective team in implementing aims as identified in the strategic development plan and detailed in school policies 
• To adopt a collaborative approach to problem solving throughout the school 
• To take an active role in supporting all school events 
• To set an example at all times in demonstrating the highest professional standards, and in embracing challenge 

Candidates will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), impressive teaching careers, be in sympathy with the ethos of the Dixie and enthusiastic about the new developments and challenges we are facing. With fantastic new facilities at the Junior School, superb GCSE and A-level results and an ambitious strategic development plan, this is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding individual with drive, enthusiasm and strong leadership skills to work closely with the larger team to help move the Dixie to its next stage. As Director of Studies, you will be working with a committed team of staff and Governors, who share your dedication to excellence.

Closing Date:  Tuesday 13th February 2018 (midday)

Interviews:       Monday 19th February 2018

For further details please visit our website www.dixie.org.uk