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Head of MFL
International Schools PartnershipDoha, Ad-Dawhah, Qatar1 day ago
Job descriptionCreate, deliver and monitor the Subject Curriculum and Schemes of Work across the Secondary school which are in line with the English National Curriculum. Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships among staff involved with the subject, including through team working and mutual support, devolving responsibilities and delegating tasks, as appropriate, evaluating practice and developing an acceptance of accountability. Ensure that the subject area under your leadership has a high profile in the life of the school. Ensure that subject team meetings are run effectively and efficiently and used to share good teaching and learning practice. Take responsibility for producing department improvement plans in the line with the school’s priorities and ensuring it is regularly evaluated and reviewed. Support departmental staff in student disciplinary matters, ensuring the school policies are followed. Ensure the department fulfils its role in promoting British values, whilst ensuring subject matter is appropriate for the given audience. Ensure that quality assurance processes are used to improve the performance of the department. Lead staff through internal and external subject reviews, accreditations and inspections. Ensure effective deployment of staff. Create, collect and analyse appropriate assessments in all Years, and use that information to improve teaching, learning and attainment. Ensure that high‑quality reports are provided to parents in line with whole school expectations. Select appropriate external examination courses. Manage the performance of all department staff and to report to the Head of Secondary as required with reference to training needs, examples of excellence and concern. Engender a culture of excellence, co‑operation and respect both within and beyond the department. Allocate staff timetables in conjunction with Senior Staff in order to make effective use of all staffing resources and seek opportunities for collaboration and joint working with others beyond the department. Bring forward appropriate plans, suggestions and recommendations to the Head of Secondary for the improvement of the Department. Refresh and develop new programmes in order to attract new students and promote the department. Train teachers on and be available for pastoral care. Ensure a safe and healthy environment for both staff and students, and full compliance with health and safety requirements. Observe lessons within the department, coach and mentor staff and feedback on lesson observations. Comply with quality assurance and risk management procedures both internal and external. Complete regular reviews of assessment data and take appropriate action to secure excellent outcomes for all students. Monitor and evaluate the department’s specification and schemes of work. Engage all subject staff in the creation, consistent implementation and improvement of the schemes of work. Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all students, including those of high ability and those with special educational or linguistic needs. Ensure that examinations or other suitable methods of assessment are devised and applied at appropriate times. To ensure that all tests, examinations and assessments are based on the department's specification and marked according to a scheme common to the whole cohort. Initiate and, where appropriate, organise curricular, extra‑curricular and educational enhancement activities related to the subject. Ensure effective development of students’ literacy, numeracy and information technology skills through the subject. Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on pupil achievement, and for using this information to recognise achievement and to assist students in setting targets for further improvement. Ensure that information about students’ achievements in previous classes and schools is used effectively to secure good progress in the subject. Set expectations and targets for staff and students in relation to standards of pupil achievement and the quality of teaching. Establish clear targets for pupil achievement, and evaluate progress and achievement in the subject by all students, including those with special educational and linguistic needs. Evaluate the teaching of the subject in the school, use this analysis to identify effective practice and areas for improvement, and take action to improve further the quality of teaching. Use a variety of methods to monitor and evaluate the teaching and learning offered by the subject staff, and take appropriate action to improve further the quality of teaching and learning. Provide quality assurance monitoring and intervention with all subject staff. Monitor progress and evaluate the effects of any improvement strategies on teaching and learning by working alongside subject staff, analysing work and outcomes.
Overview
The main role of the Head of Department is to provide strong academic leadership. The Head of Department is required to lead, manage and develop the department staff and curriculum to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activities. All Heads of Department are required to exercise leadership, demonstrate vision, and empower others in order to deliver the agreed departmental strategy within the school.
ISP Principles
- Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. We are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
- Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well‑being of self and others.
- Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
- Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
- Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Leadership
Learning and Teaching
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