Head Of English

Head Of English Directly responsible to: Vice Principal – Academic Purpose of Role: To provide leadership and management of all aspects of a specific subject area. Role Definition As well as establishing professional standards for the whole Department, he/she is responsible within guidelines laid down by the school, for the deployment, development and monitoring of staff who teach in the Department, maintenance of curricular standards ensuring grade-appropriate outcomes are met, allocation and use of resources and for the establishment and implementation of Departmental policy within the whole school structure. Purpose of Job The Head of Department is the curriculum team manager who shares with the School Leadership Team the school’s responsibility for delivering to the students the curriculum within a designated subject area or a domain of subjects, ensuring that each student receives excellent learning experiences as well as positive encouragement to develop their potential to the full according to the stated goals of the school. General Responsibilities Heads of Departments will:  Build and sustain personal credibility by improving students' learning to a consistently high standard in all respects.  Provide leadership and focus, setting the tone, and ethos of the department, and, through close liaison with the vice principal (Academic), ensure that the highest standards of teaching and learning are consistently delivered.  Create a climate which enables all staff to develop positive attitudes towards the subject and confidence in teaching it.  Create a climate which enables all students to develop positive attitudes towards the subject and confidence in learning it, achieving the highest levels of attainment.  Contribute to and support the shared strategic vision for the school.  Represent the Department within the school, to parents, visitors, and other schools.  Ensure enhancement and foster a positive image of