Head of Teaching, Learning and Assessments

4.1 Quality of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (TLA)

• Ensure that the quality of TLA continues to move towards Outstanding across the school
• Ensure that high quality assessment leads to improvements in teaching and learning which in turn leads to improved student outcomes

• Ensure effective self-evaluation and Quality Assurance (QA) systems across the school
• Oversee the writing of all parts of the Self Evaluation Form (SEF) related to TLA
• Write improvement plans, based on self and external evaluation, relating to the quality of TLA
• Report to the Senior Team and Local Advisory Board (LAB) on the quality of TLA and implementation of improvement plans

• Ensure that areas of development identified through QA systems are addressed through appropriate staff training
• Lead the induction programme for new teachers

• Ensure that high quality TLA leads to improved student outcomes (academic achievement and development of key skills and attributes)
• Lead the examinations and data teams to develop efficient and effective systems that lead to improved academic outcomes
• Report to the Senior Team and LAB on the progress of students at all Key Stages and take appropriate action for improvement where necessary
• Provide appropriate advice and guidance to students around the time of their board examinations
• Ensure examinations and other assessments run smoothly for all students