DEPUTY HEAD OF FACULTY - COMMUNICATION (English) at Grange School

Qualifications & Specifications

• Good quality Honours degree, PGCE, or equivalent in Secondary Education
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience Proven success of teaching English at KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4
• Leadership and management experience within a faculty of Communication/English department and proof ofimpact
• Knowledge I Skills Strong subject knowledge
• An understanding of what makes outstanding teaching and learning and the ability to put this into practice.
• An ability to use data to monitor students' progress and inform curriculum planning.
• An understanding of best practice when quality assuring the work of the department and faculty.
• The ability to put effective intervention in place for under achieving students.
• An understanding of the qualities of a successful scheme of work and the key principles of assessment.
• The ability to coach and mentor other members offaculty and teachers.
• An ability to forge good working relationships with staff and students.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of current developments in English teaching and of relevant wider educational issues.
• Well- developed behaviour management skills.
• Ensure that whole school policies are implemented consistently.
• Personal Ability to work hard under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to continued personal development.
• Commitmentto contribute to the wider life of the school.
• General Good attendance and punctuality record.