Head of Department Technology & Design & Related Subjects Job Newtownards area,Northern Ireland UK,Education / Teaching

Position: Head of Department for Technology & Design & Related Subjects

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT FOR TECHNOLOGY & DESIGN & RELATED SUBJECTS

Full Time/ Permanent

JOB PURPOSE :
To lead and organise all the work of the department, directing members of the Department when necessary, and to contribute as appropriate to the development, management, and review of the work of the College as a whole.

ACCOUNTABLE TO :
The Principal, Vice Principals and Core Leadership Team (CLT) of the College for effective discharge of duties.

ACCOUNTABLE FOR :
The effective teaching, learning and support of the College's students in Technology & Design and related subjects and related subjects; enabling the staff of the department to identify and address their professional development and training needs.

SALARY :
Teachers’ Pay Spine plus TWO teaching allowances.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION :

In addition to being skilled in Technology & Design and related subjects, the Governors are seeking an individual who:
has excellent interpersonal skills including communication and team working;
has enthusiasm for teaching and learning and can transmit this enthusiasm to young people;
seeks, through self-evaluation, to improve his/her own performance; and
is able to engage in school improvement through contributing to whole school review and evaluation.

JOB PURPOSE :

To ensure effective delivery of the relevant programmes of study within the school in accordance with school policies and in pursuit of high standards of student achievement to implement the school’s pastoral programme.
To be accountable for the high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement throughout the Technology & Design and related subjects Department.
To have a sound vision for the future of the Technology & Design and related subjects Department.
To lead, manage, develop and improve the Technology & Design and related subjects Department as a dynamic and innovative department, developing and offering new relevant qualifications.
To lead the Technology & Design and related subjects Department staff by example as a middle leader within the college.
To lead, develop, enhance and support the classroom practice of teaching staff and Classroom Assistants in the Technology & Design and related subjects Department.
To liaise with other middle leaders and CLT to ensure consistency of standards for students.
To attend and actively contribute to Heads of Department meetings.

RESPONSIBILITY AREAS :

Within the sphere of Technology & Design and related subjects

Education:

To teach students up to A level in a manner that develops and supports students’ learning so that they reach their full potential and achieve high levels of success in examinations.
To monitor, evaluate and review student learning and report outcomes to students, relevant staff, Governors and parents as requested by the Core Leadership Team.
To engage in self-evaluation and development in order to improve performance and student outcomes. This will include accessing internal and external training.
To manage and promote the Technology & Design and related subjects Department ensuring the effective use of staff and resources and to maintain a safe working and learning environment; and
To carry out general teacher duties.

KEY TASKS :

To teach Technology & Design and related subjects up to A level standard using varied and innovative teaching strategies.
To draw up schemes of work in line with the requirements of the appropriate statutory bodies and examination boards.
To be aware of and implement as necessary, developments in Technology & Design and related subjects teaching that will further student progress.
To maximise students’ involvement in the production of attractive and useful wall and other displays.
To implement all departmental policies.
To promote the College’s integrated ethos.
To help organise and participate in the department’s visits and educational trips.
To set, annotate and mark appropriate homeworks, class work, tests and examinations; and to maintain a well ordered and up-to-date mark book/computer record of all work set and marks awarded.
To provide students with regular constructive feedback and positive reinforcement on all aspects of their performance.
To report formally to parents…