Head of Art

The Head of Department ensures that high standards are achieved by:

1. Creating shared values for achievement expressed as expectations and modelled through the consistent way all staff teach the subject.

2. Devising and overseeing schemes of work that support good teaching and learning in each key stage.

3. Leading and managing all learning and teaching of the subject.

4. Devising and maintaining the Departmental Handbook.

5. Supporting all subject staff to improve learning and teaching through development of confidence and individual skills in teaching the subject, and in classroom management.

6. Establishing and maintaining a climate within the subject which is inclusive, safe and secure, and where positive behaviour is learned and taught by all.

7. Managing and monitoring formal and informal assessment within the subject to support pupil progress and high standards of achievement.

8. Leading curriculum development within the subject and acting as a source of advice, guidance and authority on the subject within the school.

9. Encouraging cross-curricular cooperation where possible.

10. Encouraging the appropriate use of ICT as an aid to teaching and learning.

General guidelines

• Clear and effective communication of the school’s beliefs and values; regular reminders for all teachers of the subject about these values.

• Clear communication about the responsibilities of all teachers of the subject, especially in setting and marking of work.

• Regular communication about school systems as described in the staff handbook and any departmental procedures; induction of new teachers and temporary teachers in these systems.

• Clear and accessible statements of pupil success criteria covering the different stages at which the subject is taught.

• Having good, up-to-date knowledge of their subject and informing the Senior Leadership Team and Governors of relevant developments in the subject.

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