Head of English

As a Head of the English Faculty the post holder has responsibility for the overall effectiveness of the English team and the provision of a high quality of English programme for all pupils. They have a key role in acting as a role model, setting high expectations and making the best use of resources to secure excellent outcomes in English. They will act as an ambassador in promoting and celebrating the work and achievements of pupils within the English faculty. Experience of teaching the International Baccalaureate is desirable and an ability to teach the content of the Higher Level is essential

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 6th May. Applications can only be accepted on a fully complete school application form. Early applications may be interviewed sooner. Please see applicant info pack or visit the school's website

Email hr@windermereschool.co.uk

GENERAL

To be passionate about English and convey that enthusiasm to the pupils.

To ensure that the English faculty is a well-resourced, well-maintained and positive working environment.

To liaise with other departments over suitable cross-curricular issues, with a particular focus on reading, communication and literacy.

To attend meetings with parents as required.

To have a teaching contact time of up to 95% of FTE (38.5 hours per fortnight).

To attend official school functions as appropriate.

To act as a Tutor.

To share in the responsibility of maintaining discipline and high standards of courtesy and appearance among the

pupils, while promoting and safeguarding their welfare, safety and happiness.

To attend INSET and staff meetings, and lead sessions as required.

Full time staff are expected to contribute to boarding weekend and evening duties.

DETAILED ADMINISTRATION

To lead faculty meetings.

To assist with the creation of the academic enrichment programme so that English is represented in a balanced manner.

To ensure English Schemes of Work are produced for all classes and are kept up to date.

To oversee the setting and marking of English assessments for internal examinations or termly assessment points.

To assist with the scholarship assessment for both internal and external applicants, where necessary.

To monitor Health and Safety issues for the staff and students in the English, reporting to the Deputy Head, Operations Manager and Bursar when any problems or concerns arise.

To ensure that appropriate risk assessments are in place for English activities, as appropriate.

To promote the achievements of the English faculty, both within and beyond the School.

To assist the Deputy Head with the production of the annual department audit.

To produce the annual report on external English examination results for the Deputy Head.

To liaise the Finance Manager over budgetary matters and to record all expenditure.

To teach up to IB Higher Level English.

To manage setting, entries for GCSE and IB assessment and IB Internal Assessments.

STAFF

To encourage high standards of teaching and learning within the English faculty.

To participate in the annual Professional Development Review and to assist with this system for members of the English team.

To monitor the production of subject reports within the English faculty and to ensure that these reports are individualised, focused on targets for improvement and of a high quality.

PUPILS

To monitor the work and achievements of pupils within the English faculty, including the tracking of pupil progress via on-going assessment. Within this there should be a clear system to identify AGT, SEND and EAL pupils, with strategies to manage individual pupils in place.

To review the Learning Support register regularly and make sure the needs of the pupils are met within the English faculty.

To ensure that the Academic scholars are stretched and that appropriate programmes of study for the gifted and talented pupils within English are in place and being used.

To operate within the School’s behaviour management policy and to record all instances where behaviour does not meet the desired standard.

To produce predicted grades, entry lists and other administrative items required for pupils entering public examinations.

To provide appropriate support to all pupils who choose to use the department as a research area for their Extended Essay.

To ensure that ICT skills are addressed through the teaching of English.

To increase attainment and pupil engagement within the English faculty.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL STAFF

The post-holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy Statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post thepost-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, s/he must report any concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

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

The School operates a No Smoking and Vaping policy within its buildings and grounds.