Head of Art & DT+TLR1

Post: Head of Department Art & DT

Payscale: Main Scale – Upper Pay Spine + TLR 1a

Responsible to: SLT Line Manager

This role would be perfect for an Art and design head year or a Head of Design Technology

Core Purpose: In addition to the role of classroom teacher and form teacher, the role of Head of Department is to raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the curriculum area in line with national and school policies/priorities. This will include leading, developing and managing the quality of teaching; monitoring and supporting student progress to raise standards in the quality of learning and making strategic evaluations of teaching, learning, personnel, finance and premises issues in the

Main Duties

Professional Requirements and Responsibilities

To support the aims and ethos of this Catholic school by adherence to its policies and practices.

Achievement / Teaching and Learning

To raise the attainment and progress of all pupils in the subject area

To champion best practice demonstrating teaching skills and leadership qualities to command respect and encourage commitment to raising standards.

To lead, develop and enhance the quality of teaching and learning within the department by:

·       Setting and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning across the age and ability range.

·       Developing strategies to monitor and promote effective transition arrangements to ensure continuity and progression for all pupils across the key stages, and to liaise with the appropriate Head of Year in this respect.

·       Reviewing, developing and refining schemes of work for Key Stage units by leading and managing other staff in the department to extend and improve our current resources.

·       Developing and co-ordinating curricular links with primary schools and external agencies.

·       Managing and developing high quality teaching resources to match the needs of the curriculum and the different abilities of learners.

·       Managing the finance and resources of the department

·       Monitoring, reviewing and developing all departmental policies and strategies in line with the strategic aims of the school.

·       Leading curriculum development for the whole department as required.

·       Updating professional knowledge and expertise as appropriate to keep up to date with developments in teaching practice and methodology, in general, and in the subject area in particular.

·       Promoting learning through out of hours activities.

·       Ensuring a high quality learning environment within the department by managing, improving and monitoring classroom behaviour and ensuring that department policies on rewards and sanctions are consistent with the agreed school Behaviour and Pastoral Policy and its systems.

·       Promoting the Home/School Partnership and the school Homework Policy.

·       Liaising with Senior Managers to support teachers within the department by identifying their CPD needs which will enhance teaching and learning; induction of new teachers to the faculty, including Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs), and the support of trainee teachers.