Head of Faculty - Communication (English) at Grange School

Qualifications and Specifications

• Good quality honours Degree, PGCE, or equivalent in Secondary Education.
• 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 of impact.
• Knowledge /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 student's progress and inform curriculum planning.
• An understanding of best practice when quality assuring the work of 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.
• An ability to coach and mentor other members of faculty and teachers.
• An ability to forge good working relationship with staff and students.
• Strong organisation skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of current development 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
• Commitment to contribute to the wider life of the school
• General attendance and punctuality record.

General Requirements

• Spoken and written English must be of a high standard.
• Experience as a teacher in a British National Curriculum School.
• Willingness to participate in Co-Curricular activities