Head of Film Studies

RESPONSIBILITES AS A SUBJECT TEACHER

To teach GCSE and A Level as required

To oversee, develop and deliver the department’s co-curricular programme 

RESPONSIBILITIES AS HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

To line manage one or more Film teachers, providing support and guidance as required

To create schedules for GCSE and A Level Film Studies courses, and materials as required To meet regularly with your Line Manager to update on Film department issues

To be involved in the recruitment of new staff for Film dept 

THE CURRRICULUM

To make a significant contribution to the department through effective planning and teaching

To initiate, develop and maintain schemes of work, within the framework of the requirements of the examination boards, working collaboratively with the Head of Visual Arts

To maintain sound discipline within the school’s agreed policies

To strive for excellence in the quality of teaching and learning within the department and ensure that curricular records are kept and reports written

To ensure that health and safety issues are properly adhered to and procedures are followed effectively and consistently.

Students study Film Studies at GCSE and A Level and we currently follow the Eduqas

GENERAL DUTIES

Under the direction of the relevant member of the Senior Management Team: To carry out general school supervisory duties as published on a termly basis To participate in staff appraisal scheme requirements

To work as dedicated, compassionate and empathic form tutor

To attend Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, School Performances and other relevant events and to work backstage on at least two school events each year

To complete, to deadline, pupil reports

To undertake other duties as reasonably requested by a line manager 

To input on curriculum design and assessment

Teach as directed by the Headteacher or Line Manager

To promote effective and improving teaching and learning in the post-holder’s specific area of responsibility

To maintain and monitor appropriate records of pupils’ learning and achievements

To write reports, provide subject/year information to parents, attend parents’ meetings and respond to parents’ enquiries

To implement the school’s agreed policies

To maintain effective discipline through implementation of the school’s agreed procedures To take part in the school appraisal programme

To attend meetings as appropriate

To maintain liaison with classes’ and individual pupils’ form tutors

To organise day trips and visits in line with the school’s agreed procedures and risk assessment policies 

FINANCE AND RESOURCES

To work within the budget allocated for certain tasks by the relevant Line Manager To keep an accurate written record of all equipment loaned to pupils in the school

To provide a list of these disbursements when required by the relevant Line Manager

To oversee the provision and maintenance of effective resources for learning: student materials, equipment and rooms. 

COMMUNICATION AND MEETINGS

To attend and contribute to meetings for the department and others within school To adhere to plans, policies and decisions made during such meetings.