Teacher - Special Educational Needs - Head Of Department

Education Authority; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teaching Allowance 2

Job summary

Education Authority is seeking a Teacher - Special - Head Of Department to lead the designated department and drive high standards of teaching, pupil progress and welfare. The post will initially head the primary department and may extend across other key stages as required by the Principal and leadership team.

You will deputise for senior leaders, contribute to the School Development Plan, and support staff development while ensuring effective teaching and learning within the department.

Responsibilities

• Lead a department of the school, ensuring high standards of teaching and pupil attainment.
• Act as member of School Leadership Team and support strategic planning.
• Mentor Middle Leadership team members and oversee curriculum delivery.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Teacher - Special - Head Of Department

REPORTS TO: Principal

This post attracts Teaching Allowance 2

A Head of Department shall be required to carry out the duties of a teacher and lead a class within their department where possible.

This post is initially to lead the primary dept. within the school.

In addition, the duties of the Head of Department will be:

To lead a department of the school, 1 from the following:

• Early Years Foundation
• Primary
• Secondary
• Post -16
• Nurture/ Intensive Support

Duties will include:

• To be an active member of the School Leadership Team, assisting with the operational function of the school and being fully involved in the decision- making process.
• To deputise in the absence of the Principal, Vice-Principal, Senior Teacher
• To assist the Principal in the formulation and evaluation of the School Development Plan.
• To assist the Principal in providing Staff Development. This will include planning for, delivering and organising staff training in specific areas (directed by the Principal)
• Actively support, within the range of existing school teams inc. intensive or individualised supports as appropriate for both pupils and staff
• To act as a mentor for Middle Leadership team members.
• To monitor and evaluate: the curriculum as appropriate, IEP/PLPs, Half Term Plans, Classroom observations and practices, timetables, related communications.
• To act as PRSD Reviewer within Key Stage as appropriate
• Suitable teaching release will be made available to carry out the duties required of the TA2 post holder.

Other delegated responsibilities may include any combination of the following, as requested by the Principal:

1. Curricular play/Activity BasedLearning(ABL) /Outdoor learning
2. Extra-curricular, e.g. appropriate after-school clubs, special events, school residential, liaising and coordinating with special groups working with school e.g. private business, volunteers, charitable and voluntary organisations, EA/ initiatives
3. Liaising with AHP and related support groups / charitable and voluntary groups
4. Home-to-school transport and educational visits
5. Parental and social communication
6. C2K manager
7. Deputy Designated Teacher
8. Team Teach tutor.

• These duties may be reviewed from time to time by the Principal in consultation with the Board of Governors to reflect the changing needs of the school.
• In addition, they may be amended at any time after consultation with the post holder.
• This list is not exhaustive.

Teaching and Learning

1. Lead by example as a teacher and as a manager, achieving high standards of pupil attainment, behaviour, and motivation through effective teaching.
2. Be responsible to the Principal for co-ordinating the work of the Key Stage, supporting and advising where appropriate.
3. Support curriculum leaders in the development and implementation of curricular initiatives.
4. Monitor the quality of teaching and learning within the Key Stage, in line with the school policy.This may include lesson observations, monitoring short- and medium-term planning, and scrutinising pupils’ work.
5. Review long-term planning in a Key Stage to ensure coverage, progression, and a range of learning experiences across the Key Stage.
6. Liaise with the other Heads of Key Stage to monitor and promote effective transition arrangements to ensure continuity and progression for all pupils.
7. Liaise with the Designated Teacher regarding Pastoral Care.
8. Liaise with the Coordinator for Educational Visits and the Key Stage staff to co-ordinate and oversee the organisation of educational visits within the Key Stage.
9. Ensure Key Stage planning is effectively carried out and ensure pupils’ individual needs are being met.
10. Monitor the standards of behaviour and achievement within their year group and across Key Stage to ensure continuity and progression.
11. Liaise with Head of Assessment in relation to standards of pupil achievement and the quality of teaching.
12. Support class teachers in establishing clear targets for improving and sustaining pupil achievement, supporting the process of teaching and learning in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines.
13. Support Key Stage staff to meet P.R.S.D. targets.

Leadership

1. Support the Principal in providing a clear vision and direction for the development of the school.
2. Take a leading role in specific project(s) to be decided with the Principal.
3. Contribute to Leadership Team decisions on all aspects of policy development and organisation by playing a significant role in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the School's Development Plan.
4. Attend Leadership Team meetings as required, and report back to staff when necessary.
5. Be a strong advocate for change and champion school improvement.
6. Convey a positive can do attitude, motivate, inspire, and lead staff and present a 'united front' to secure successful outcomes of school initiatives
7. Establish and model good relationships, encourage good working practices and support and lead all staff within the Key Stage.
8. Plan, organise, chair and minute Key Stage meetings as appropriate to ensure school policies and practices are being implemented.

Standards and Quality Assurance

1. Support the aims and ethos of the school.
2. Liaise with the Governors, when appropriate, to facilitate their overview of school management.
3. Attend and participate in open/parent evenings.
4. Uphold the staff code of conduct and comply with the behaviour.
5. Participate in and lead staff training.
6. Partake in Continuing Professional Development

People, relationships, and personal qualities

1. Sustain effective, positive relationships with all staff, pupils, parents, Governors, and the local community.
2. Encourage physical development, moral and spiritual growth, and civic and social responsibility amongst pupils.
3. Manage innovation and change.
4. Work collaboratively.
5. Manage and develop effective working relationships with all staff in the school.
6. Liaise with all members in all areas to ensure continuity and progression

Human and material resources and their development and deployment

1. Lead the professional development of all staff through example.
2. Contribute to the audit of staff development and training needs and the provision of effective INSET.
3. Ensure support and training during the induction of new Key Stage staff and students.
4. Support the establishment of priorities for expenditure across the whole school and within Key Stage and liaise with the Requisition post holder within the school.
5. Ensure the maintenance within their Key Stage of a structured environment for effective teaching and learning, for good behaviour and discipline and for pupils' physical, spiritual, emotional, moral, social, and cultural development.