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Head of German

Head of German

Surbiton High School

Kingston upon Thames

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive - Based on the Surbiton High School Pay Scale, plus TLR and remission
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2023
Apply by:
22 February 2023

Job overview

Job Title: Head of German 

Job Purpose: To lead the German Department in achieving outstanding teaching and learning and to inspire, encourage and empower our pupils to achieve their very best in the subject of German  

 

Reporting Line: Head of MFL   

Start Date: September 2023 

Tenure: Permanent, Full-Time 

Salary: Competitive – based on the Surbiton High School Pay Scale, plus TLR and remission 

 

Application Deadline: 8:00am, Wednesday 22 February 2023

Interviews to be held week commencing: 27 February 2023

 

Key Responsibilities: 

Teaching and Learning  

  • Lead by example - model outstanding teaching and learning, this will include suitable remission for the post. 
  • Lead the Department in pursuit of continuous improvement through innovation, strategic planning, and sharing of best practice.  
  • Monitor the quality of teaching and learning through regular observations of Department staff, work scrutiny and pupil feedback.  
  • Challenge teachers who underperform and use coaching strategies to help them improve, working closely with SLT line manager to ensure that correct support is provided.  
  • Coach and support members of the Department to quality assure skill/knowledge base along with willingness to improve/develop is high.  
  • Develop members of the team through clear and carefully planned distribution of suitable tasks – for example peer observation, methods for using AfL and other new initiatives. Identify strengths in the team to ensure the embracing of new teaching strategies, and pupils’ learning.   

 

Results   

  • Track and monitor pupil progress and achievement within the subject area across all Key Stages, using baseline data.  
  • Lead in taking appropriate action to intervene in pupils’ underachievement, which is likely to include communication with the appropriate Form Tutor/HOY/SLT member and parent/s.  
  • Promote the use of target-setting and high quality pupil feedback to inform teaching and learning strategies.  
  • Ensure that teachers support pupil progress.  

 

Curriculum   

  • Work collaboratively with the Department for continuous self-improvement of Curricular Schemes of Work.  
  • Use areas of strength and expertise amongst the team and beyond SHS to enhance curriculum delivery.  
  • Lead, with appropriate consultation, on changes in specifications and/or exam board.  
  • Ensure that pupils are advised on relevant university courses and maintain subject links with relevant industries, careers and higher education.  
  • Maintain good lines of communication with Head of Modern Languages responding accurately and in a timely manner to requests for information and advice 
  • Work in collaboration with Heads of French and German to ensure parity and consistency of subject delivery across Key Stages   

 

Co-Curricular   

  • Working collectively as a team, identifying suitable co-curricular activities that enrich the curriculum and broaden the pupil learning experience.  
  • Delegate the organisation and administration of trips appropriately amongst the team.  
  • Monitor and develop/support the contribution made by members of the team to co-curricular activities.  
  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date information is maintained in relevant co-curricular documentation.  

 

Values   

  • Engage in on-going personal and professional development in order to provide high quality and innovative educational leadership.  
  • Effectively communicate whole School changes to the team, coaching teachers to develop their understanding and skill base surrounding new learning strategies.   
  • Create alignment with the School’s values and ethos to ensure Departmental ownership of whole school strategic development. 
  • Ensure Department compliance with agreed School policies for assessment, recording, contacts with parents etc.  
  • Promote the School’s ethos of May Love Always Lead Us and the Best in Everyone.  
  • Implement all school policies.  
  • Work co-operatively with SLT and all colleagues.   


Staff and Resources  

  • Demonstrate and role model constructive leadership behaviours including:  
  • Providing encouragement, support and assistance to colleagues at all levels.   
  • Managing the performance of all staff in line with current legislation and United Learning policy and procedure.  
  • Being aware of and able to positively influence staff morale.   
  • Support staff through coaching and mentoring to be outstanding practitioners.  
  • Advise SLT on staffing requirements, the deployment of Department staff (including technical support staff) and the timetabling of courses, classes and rooms.  
  • Ensure effective Department communication, both informally and through regular Departmental meetings.  
  • Participate in the appointment of Department staff where required.  

 

Subject Specific  

  • The ability and interest in teaching either French or Spanish to KS3 would be an advantage. 
  • There may be particular responsibilities linked to the subject that may be added when necessary.  

 

General 

  • Carrying out any such duties as may be reasonably requested.  

 


Please see the attached complete Job Description and Person Specification for more information.


To Apply:

Please apply online by clicking on the following:

https://www.networxrecruitment.com/Jobs/Advert/2992403?cid=1567


Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and are fully committed to celebrating, respecting and learning about inclusion and diversity throughout the community.


Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, Disclosure and Barring Service and Online/Social media Searches


Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.


For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email 

recruitment@surbitonhigh.com

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About Surbiton High School

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Surbiton High School aims to inspire, encourage and empower its staff and pupils to be the very best they can be.

We are a school where a passion and energy abound, a school with a real heart and soul, where we look beyond the A* to offer a breadth of opportunity which allows every pupil to flourish and every staff member to develop and succeed.

Surbiton High School is a school “brimming with energy and joie de vivre.” (ISI Inspection Report). We pride ourselves on being an extraordinary community where people matter, results count and where a passion for excellence drives everything we do. We feed our pupils’ minds, but we also care passionately about their character development and happiness. Our approach to education means that Surbiton High School pupils achieve the very best exam results and are also compassionate, authentic young people with strong values, keen to make a positive difference in the world.

Our inspirational staff are dedicated to delivering a rich curriculum and programme of co-curricular activities which challenge our pupils to explore ideas for themselves. Whether engaged in learning in the classroom, or through musical, artistic, sporting, enterprise or charitable activities, our pupils are constantly encouraged to connect with the wider world and embrace new experiences to build their confidence. All staff are expected and encouraged to play a full part in the academic, co-curricular and pastoral life of the School.

At Surbiton High School, we aim to bring out the ‘Best in Everyone’, and this resonates in the investment that we make in our colleagues. We recognise the importance of continuous learning and training and the School has a senior member of staff dedicated to supporting continuing professional development. We have a comprehensive whole School and individual INSET programme in place, including support for School Direct trainees as well as Newly Qualified Teachers (in our role as a regional NQT induction centre).

We actively encourage our staff to continue to develop their own expertise in the classroom and support their professional development through coaching and mentoring alongside professional qualifications such as: NPQML, NPQSL and MA courses in educational leadership. The School has a clearly developed leadership structure, offering extensive opportunities for career development and progression, including Heads of Department (Including Deputies) and Heads of Year (including Deputies) as well as Co-ordinators with specific responsibilities such as: Gifted and Talented, Oxbridge, Duke of Edinburgh and Expeditions.

Surbiton High School has approximately 1600 pupils aged between 4 and 18. Our Preparatory Schools are divided into the Girls’ Preparatory School and Boys’ Preparatory School, and the Senior School is girls only from age 11 upwards.

We are looking for applicants who are passionate about inspiring, encouraging and empowering our pupils and working with us to become the number one school of choice in South West London.


Acting Principal

Hannah Horwood

https://www.surbitonhigh.com/senior/

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