Deputy Head of PE i/c School Sport & Extra-Curricular

PURPOSE:

-       to further develop a culture of school sport across the school community;

-       to be accountable for leading, managing and developing school sport and extra-curricular;

-       to ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated school sport and extra-curricular programme, in accordance with the aims of the school and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and the Headteacher;

-       to assist the head of department with the effective management and deployment of teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources within the department;

-       to ensure the development and enhancement of the school sport and extra-curricular provision;

-       to develop community sport links, and establish outreach activities within the local area;

-       to play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive vision and ethos and to encourage staff and students follow this example.

1    TEACHING, LEARNING AND STANDARDS

The main accountabilities are to:

-       working with the department to lead curriculum development and assessment ensuring that courses provide a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum;

-       to assist the head of department in the production, evaluation and revision of schemes of work and subject syllabuses to meet the needs of individual students;

-       use attainment data provided by the school to monitor the progress of students taught ensuring that effective use is made of the data to set targets for achievement in P.E.;

-       To assist the head of department to monitor the progress of students and identify underachievement ensuring programmes of support are in place to maximise the potential of all students;

-       To assist the head of department to monitor the progress and attainment of talented students to ensure they are ‘challenged’ in all aspects of their work;

-       ensure that individual learning targets are set for all students;

-      ensure adherence to the school’s Homework Policy and Feedback Policy by all teachers in the department;

-       monitor and evaluate teaching and learning in accordance with the school policy, including lesson observation, scrutiny of student work and quality of marking;

-       liaise with the SENDCo to ensure access and equality of opportunity for all students;

-       to assist the head of department in monitoring the progress and attainment of disadvantaged and vulnerable groups of students to ensure the department is closing the gap;

-       ensure a prompt response to parental enquiries about individual student progress within the department;

-       promote enrichment and extra-curricular activities, including the running of clubs, within the department to enhance learning.

 2     IMPROVEMENT PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION (including extra curricular and school sport provision)

      The main accountabilities are to:

-       actively promote the school’s aims and values;

-       to assist the head of department in preparing an annual department improvement plan and staff development plan for the department in accordance with the school planning cycle and taking into account the school’s Strategic Plan and School Improvement Plan;

-       meet regularly with the head of department;

-       contribute to department meetings and attend TLR meetings in accordance with the published schedule;

-       actively contribute to the school’s procedure for self-evaluation;

-       take part, as required, in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school.

-       continue the organisation, development and quality assurance of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

3       LEADING AND MANAGING STAFF (assist HOD in)

The main accountabilities are to:

-       to assist the head of department in leading, managing and coordinating the work of the P.E. Department and encourage the process of team building;

-       assist the head of department in representing department views through attendance at appropriate meetings and provide feedback;

-       meet formally with the link SLT member according to schedule regarding school sport and extra-curricular;

-       participate in relevant courses and keep abreast of current or new developments in the subject and the curriculum;

-       assist the head of department in participating in the selection and appointment of teaching and support staff to the department

-       to assist the head of department in ensuring that school policies are implemented by all staff within the department.

-       In the absence of the head of department, take on the strategic leadership and responsibility of the department

 4   EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE DEPLOYMENT OF RESOURCES (assist)

      The main accountabilities are to:

-       to assist the head of department in overseeing ordering, maintenance and accountability for the teaching and learning resources within the department;

-       to assist the head of department in ensuring the care of rooms and other spaces, including furnishings and fittings in the department;

-       to assist the head of department in ensuring the school’s Health and Safety policy is implemented and monitored in the department, including appropriate risk assessments when necessary;

-       to assist the head of department in ensuring all corridors in the vicinity of and relating to the P.E. Department have inspiring displays of material including students’ work which is regularly updated;

-       to assist the head of department in managing the department budget effectively;

-       to assist the head of department in maintaining and regularly updating the department inventory of equipment and audit on an annual basis.