Assistant Head of English

The Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality education to students, ensuring their academic progress, and fostering a safe and conducive learning environment. The role involves planning and executing lessons, assessing student progress, and collaborating with colleagues, parents, and external bodies to support student development.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching

• Curriculum Delivery: Teach the curriculum appropriate to the age and ability of the students.

• Preparation and Development: Prepare and develop teaching materials, programs, and pastoral arrangements.

• Student Progress: Be accountable for the attainment, progress, and outcomes of the pupils.

• Assessment and Monitoring: Use various strategies for observation, assessment, monitoring, and recording to set challenging learning objectives and track student progress.

• Data Utilization: Use data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons.

• Differentiated Teaching: Understand and address the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs, gifted and talented, EAL, and disabilities.

• High Standards of Literacy: Promote high standards of literacy, including correct spoken English.

• Regular Feedback: Provide regular feedback through marking and oral communication, encouraging pupils to reflect on their progress and take responsibility for their learning.

• Homework and Activities: Set homework and plan out-of-class activities to reinforce and extend pupils' knowledge and understanding.

• Examinations and Assessments: Participate in examination and assessment arrangements as outlined in the teachers' manual.

Behavior and Safety

• Classroom Environment: Establish a safe, purposeful, and stimulating environment rooted in mutual respect.

• Class Management: Manage classes effectively using appropriate approaches to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils.

• Positive Role Model: Demonstrate positive attitudes, values, and behavior consistently.

• High Expectations: Promote self-control and independence in learners.

• Safeguarding: Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, following school protocols for raising concerns.

Team Working and Collaboration

• Professional Development: Participate in relevant meetings and professional development opportunities.

• Collaboration: Work as a team member, sharing effective practices and supporting colleagues.

• Staff Development: Contribute to the selection and professional development of teachers and support staff.

• Curriculum and Pastoral Activities: Engage in the review and management of curriculum and pastoral functions of the school.

• Absence Coverage: Cover for absent colleagues as required.

Fulfill Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Support Staff Deployment: Deploy support staff effectively.

• Parent Communication: Communicate effectively with parents regarding pupil achievements and well-being.

• External Communication: Cooperate with relevant external bodies.

• School Life Contribution: Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.

Administration

• Attendance and Supervision: Register attendance and supervise learners before, during, or after school sessions as appropriate.

• Administrative Tasks: Carry out administrative and organizational tasks as required.

Professional Development

• Effectiveness Review: Regularly review and refine teaching and assessment procedures based on their impact on pupils' progress.

• Ongoing Learning: Participate fully in training and development opportunities identified by the school or through appraisal outcomes.

Other Duties

• Professional Conduct: Maintain high standards in attendance, punctuality, and adherence to school policies.

• Additional Tasks: Perform reasonable duties as requested by the headteacher.

Job Interactions

• Internal: All students, school employees, and Management Team.

• External: Parents and relevant external bodies.

Key Accountabilities

• High Standards: Achieve the highest possible standards in work and conduct.

• Mutual Respect: Build relationships with pupils rooted in mutual respect, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

• Collaborative Working: Collaborate effectively with learners, parents, governors, staff, and external agencies.

• Safeguarding: Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people within the school.

• Professional Development: Attend seminars, conferences, and other professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Key Performance Indicators

• Best Practices: Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and adherence to legal educational guidelines.

• Communication Skills: Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills.

• Organization and Commitment: Well-organized and committed.

• Creativity and Energy: Creative and energetic approach to teaching.

• Moral Values and Discipline: Strong moral values and discipline.