Head of Music and Performing Arts

Leadership and Direction of the Department:

●      Lead and inspire teaching across the School.

●      Ensure that the delivery of is exciting and stimulating and inspires pupils learning.

●      Promote a strong and cohesive the department and to devise and execute an inspiring development plan (updated annually) in accordance with strategic priorities.

●      Offer guidance, advice and support to teachers in the department, oversee the induction of new staff.

●      Review, maintain and develop appropriate schemes of work for the department, be aware of developments in the education and maintain a detailed knowledge of best practice in education.

●      Take responsibility for the administration of the department. Develop and regularly review departmental policies.

●      Lead and monitor extra-curricular activities and events related to the Department.

●      Advise the Head Teacher and SLT about resources, curriculum changes and staff development. Organise regular audits and order music resources where necessary

●      Ensure the visual appearance of the department and classrooms are of a high standard.

●      Attend staff meetings.

●      Prepare the department for inspections.

●      Maintain the Department Handbook and write a yearly Development Plan which fits in to the school’s strategic document.

●      Ensure all departmental information is kept up to date

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning in the Department:

●      Ensure that each pupil in the school is fulfilling his potential in the department.

●      Ensure school expectations with regards to prep, marking and data analysis are met within the department, track the progress of pupils and meet regularly as a department.

●      Ensure that all members of the department fulfil the requirements of their job descriptions; provide support as needed to enable staff to progress towards targets, to inform future priorities, and be self-reflective.

●      Ensure that feedback genuinely moves learning forward.

●      Monitor, modify and evaluate the Schemes of Work on a regular basis.

●      Monitor the performance of members of the department including planning, and teaching; Monitor feedback, with regular work scrutiny .

●      Assist with and monitor short and medium term planning.

●      Devise appropriate forms of assessment, recording and reporting in accordance with whole-school assessment policy and any statutory curriculum requirements.

●      Be familiar with Tests used by the School to monitor progress.

●      Ensure continuity and progression between the year groups.

●      Plan, organise and evaluate the transfer of assessment information between year groups.

Teaching:

●      Uphold the School’s high standards of preparation, teaching and discipline.

●      Plan lessons in accordance with School’s schemes of work.

●      Monitor and be aware of pupils’ prior levels of attainment and maintain records.

●      Use ICT within the curriculum.

●      Establish high and appropriate expectations for learning, motivation and presentation of work.

Assessment and Reporting:

●      Maintain plans of lessons undertaken and records of pupils’ work

●      Set and mark homework

●      Provide constructive oral and written feedback, with clear goals for future learning

●      Report on pupil progress in line with School policy and as specified in the published calendar.

●      Regularly keep parents informed of pupils’ progress at parents’ evenings, and at other times whenever necessary.

 Pastoral Care:

●      Be fully conversant with, and apply, the School’s Safeguarding policy and all related issues.

●      Promote good attendance and monitor it in accordance with School policy.

●      Promote the general progress and well-being of pupils

 Operational:

●      Promote the school to current and potential parents.

●      Work with SLT and inspectors during inspections by regulatory bodies and to assist in the implementation of any recommendations.

●      To prepare for and attend after school performances and shows;

Staff:

●      Work as a team with other staff members.

●      Support and mentor students.

●      Be responsible for leading and participating in all self-development activities including appraisals etc.

Professional Standards:

●      Support the aims and ethos of the School and carry out the school’s strategic plan.

●      Treat all members of the School community with respect and consideration.

●      Treat all pupils fairly, consistently and without prejudice.

●      Set a good example to pupils in terms of appropriate dress, punctuality and attendance. 

●      Participate in the School’s extracurricular programme.

●      Take responsibility for personal professional development within the School’s CPD programme.

●      Attend all departmental and staff meetings, Parents’ Evenings, New Parent’s Day and ensure that all deadlines are met as published in the School calendar.

●      Take responsibility for matters relating to health and safety.

●      Undertake duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Head

This job description sets out the duties and responsibilities of the post at the time when it was drawn up. Such duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading post.

Heathside School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.