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Head of English

Head of English

Dixie Grammar School

Market Bosworth, Leicestershire

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
7 March 2018

Job overview

Job Purpose

To manage all aspects of the teaching and learning process in the Department, within the overall aims of the school.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Curriculum 

  • Plan, implement and review schemes of work and Examination Board Specifications. Represent the Department in all matters within school relating to the curriculum. 
  • Contribute to whole school policy-making and strategic planning as required by the      Head. 
  • Take the lead in ensuring that school policies and strategies are embedded in schemes of work and Departmental plans.
  • Implement cross-curricular and other school policies currently in force. 
  • Prepare, monitor and update annual Departmental plans in consultation with colleagues. 
  • To provide enrichment activities as part of a substantial, regular and frequent extra-curricular programme of clubs and/or societies 


Assessment and Monitoring

  • Where appropriate, organise setting arrangements for teaching, testing and reporting. Organise the systematic monitoring of the quality of teaching through observation of lessons and debate about good practice. 
  • Analyse internal and external examination and pupil targeting data to help guide Departmental target setting and forward planning. 
  • Set and assess January Entrance Examinations in English and, when required, throughout the year.  


Policies and Planning  

  • Produce and maintain a detailed Departmental handbook, carrying forward school aims and policies. 
  • Develop Departmental forward plans in the context of whole school policies. 
  • Identify resourcing needs. 


Staff Management 

  • Identify in-service training needs and opportunities; provide appropriate support for experienced and inexperienced teachers, and those with identified weaknesses. 
  • Induct and train staff in the department, participate in Staff Review arrangements, and where appropriate supervise trainees and newly qualified teachers. 
  • Hold regular Departmental meetings, which enable all staff to contribute to planning and policy making, and ensure that records of such meetings are kept and distributed accordingly. 
  • Allocate additional responsibilities effectively and equitably within the Department. 
  • Advise the Head about recruiting, advertising and appointing new staff.  


Liaison 

  • Organise IGCSE, A Level and other examination entries with the Examinations Officer. 
  • Liaise with colleagues, parents, external organisations as appropriate.


Resource Management  

  • Assess the resourcing needs of the Department. 
  • Ensure that the stock and equipment are readily available and used economically. 
  • Ensure appropriate and up-to-date library resources are available and advise on the purchase of specialist books for the library.


Closing Date:     Wednesday 7th March 2018 (Midday)

Interviews:         Wednesday 14th March 2018

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About Dixie Grammar School

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Welcome to The Dixie Grammar School

Our teachers are highly motivated and gifted individuals who are able to inspire pupils with their enthusiasm and subject knowledge. They are committed to high quality teaching and participate in the extensive co-curricular programme. Most are graduates with postgraduate certificates.

Those who join us without PGCEs are supported to gain the qualifications soon after appointment. Training and professional development programmes are established, and we are experienced in managing Newly Qualified Teachers.

Our staff are both ECTs and experienced teachers; providing a stimulating and rewarding environment.

All staff are given access to an employee assistance programme the benefits of which are extensive and include immediate families.  The Dixie Grammar School Pay scale is above the maintained sector pay scale and children of staff enjoy a significant reduction in tuition fees.

We are proud of our focus on developing colleagues as well as students. We have a high level of staff retention with staff typically remaining at the Dixie for a number of years and some for their whole careers. We also have many examples of teachers who have successfully moved into more senior roles at the Dixie and also some who have moved on to take promoted posts in similar schools.

Our high standards and high expectations of all at the Dixie are seen in all we do. Interaction between all in our community is built on our newly-emphasised values - Respect, Resilience, Courage, Commitment and Care; from the Chair of Governors to our youngest in Pippins, between teaching staff, support staff and students, we aim for our dealings with each other to be characterised by these values.

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