Key Responsibilities

• Create a true learning institution in the academy at all levels
• Play a major role in formulating the aims, objectives, and shared vision of the academy
• Lead the development and maintenance of a high-quality positive learning environment
• Take full responsibility for all aspects of teaching and learning in your key area of responsibility
• Ensure high-quality teaching across the academy
• Work with colleagues to ensure data is used effectively and consistently
• Work with the SLT to lead the assessment and reporting programme
• Support staff in making sure high-quality intervention programmes are in place
• Support colleagues and subject leaders in developing schemes of learning
• With the SLT, develop strategies to enhance teachers’ ability to learn and to develop advanced teaching skills
• Raise students’ aspirations and achievement
• Ensure the highest standards of achievement for all students
• Ensure the entitlement of all students to have equal access to and participation in all aspects of the curriculum
• Ensure the efficient and effective provision of cross-curricular skills, knowledge, and understanding
• Identify and monitor successful learning outcomes
• Monitor, review, and evaluate teaching and learning and classroom practice
• Maintain an informed view of standards and of the quality of teaching across the academy
• Challenge under-performance at all levels and throughout all departments
• Establish and maintain the highest possible standards of behaviour, learning, and attainment
• Demonstrate and articulate high expectations and set aspirational targets
• Act as a role model in the provision of high-quality learning, teaching, and assessment
• Coordinate the activities of staff
• Lead and manage staff in an appropriate manner
• Assist in the implementation of effective procedures to support teachers who are underperforming
• Maintain high morale amongst staff and set an example of professional standards and leadership
• Contribute to the recruitment, training, deployment, and professional development of staff
• Promote and sustain effective management of the Academy environment
• Provide information about the work and performance of staff
• Chair meetings

Skills and Expertise

• QTS (or equivalent)
• Good undergraduate degree
• Extensive teaching experience
• Outstanding teaching practice
• Successful management experience as Head of Department or member of the SLT
• Experience of writing department SEF
• Experience of lesson observations and giving feedback
• Experience of improvement planning
• Experience of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success
• Contribution to impact on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum
• Experience of developing and sustaining positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the Governing Body to build consensus, support, and capacity
• Proven track record of managing and implementing change in relation to teaching practices and standards
• A track record of success in leadership and management

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS
• Performance and Loyalty Bonus
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Other benefits