Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Wigan, Lancashire
What skills and experience we're looking for INTRODUCTION MAIN PURPOSE Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher, carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD). Implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and support a designated curriculum area as appropriate. Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/ Form Tutor Facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential. Contribute to raising standards of student attainment. Share and support the school's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth. LINE MANAGEMENT REPORTING TO Head of Faculty Responsible for Responsible for Music Teachers / Peripatetic Teachers Liaising With Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, teachers and support staff, LA representatives, external agencies and parents. Salary Scale MPS TLR2B Working Time Full time as specified within the STPCD DBS Disclosure Level Enhanced 2. TEACHING 2.1 Undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a standard scale teacher. STRATEGIC/ OPERATIONAL PLANNING 3.1 Lead the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, scheme of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching and learning strategies in the department. 3.2 Be responsible for the day-to-day management, control and operation of course provision with the department, including effective deployment of staff and physical resources. 3.3 Monitor actively and follow up student progress. 3.4 Implement school policies and procedures, e.g. equal opportunities, health and safety, COSHH, accommodation strategy, etc. 3.5 Work with colleagues to formulate aims, objectives and strategic plans for the department which have coherence and relevance to the needs of students and to the aims, objectives and strategic plans of the school. 3.6 Lead and manage the planning function of the department, and to ensure that the planning activities of the department reflect the needs of the students within the subject area, SDP/DDP and the aims and objectives of the school. 3.7 In conjunction with the E-Learning Manager, foster and oversee the application of ICT in Music, including the development of materials for Open Learning. 3.8 Ensure that health and safety policies and practices, including risk assessments, throughout the department and are in-line with national requirements and are updated where necessary, therefore liaising with the school's Health and Safety Manager. CURRICULUM PROVISION 4.1 Liaise with the Deputy Head Teaching & Learning to ensure the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective curriculum programme which complements the school self-evaluation and the School Improvement Plan. 4.2 Be accountable for the development and delivery of Music CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 5.1 Lead curriculum development for the whole department. 5.2 Keep up to date with national developments in the subject area and teaching practice and methodology. 5.3 Actively monitor and respond to curriculum development and initiatives at national, regional and local levels. 5.4 Liaise with the Deputy Head Teaching & Learning to maintain accreditation with the relevant examination and validating bodies. 5.5 Be responsible for the development of key skills in Music. 5.6 Ensure that the development of Music is in line with national developments. STAFFING 6.1 Work with the Deputy Head Teaching & Learning to ensure that staff development needs are identified and that appropriate programmes are designed to meet such needs. 6.2 Continue own professional development as agreed with Deputy Head. 6.3 Be responsible for the efficient and effective deployment of the Department's technicians/support staff. 6.4 Undertake Performance Management Review(s) and to act as reviewer for a group of staff within the designated department. 6.5 Make appropriate arrangements for classes when staff are absent, ensuring appropriate cover within the department liaising with the Cover Supervisor/relevant staff to secure appropriate cover within the department. 6.6 Participate in the interview process for teaching posts when required and to ensure effective induction of new staff in line with school procedures. 6.7 Promote teamwork and to motivate staff to ensure effective working relations. 6.8 Participate in the school's ITT programme. 6.9 Be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff within the designated department and act as a positive role model. QUALITY ASSURANCE 7.1 Ensure the effective operation of quality control systems. 7.2 Establish the process of the setting of targets within the department and to work towards their achievement. 7.3 Establish common standards of practice within the department and develop the effectiveness of teaching and learning styles in all subject areas within the department. 7.4 Contribute to the school procedures for lesson observation. 7.5 Implement school quality procedures and to ensure adherence to those in the department. 7.6 Monitor and evaluate the curriculum area/department in line with agreed school procedures including evaluation against quality standards and performance criteria. 7.7 Seek/implement modification where required. 7.8 Ensure that the department's quality procedures meet the requirements of self-evaluation and the Strategic Plan. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 8.1 Ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date information concerning the department on the management information system. 8.2 Make use of analysis and evaluation of performance data provided. 8.3 Identify and take appropriate action on issues arising from data, systems and reports; setting deadline where necessary and reviewing progress on the action taken. 8.4 Produce reports within the quality assurance cycle for the department. 8.5 Produce reports on examination performance, including the use of value-added data. 8.6 In conjunction with the relevant Deputy, manage the department's collection of data. 8.7 Provide the Governing Body with relevant information relating to the departmental performance and development. COMMUNICATIONS AND LIAISON 9.1 Ensure that all members of the department are familiar with its aims and objectives. 9.2 Ensure effective communication/consultation as appropriate with the parents of students. 9.3 Liaise with partner schools, higher education, industry, examination boards, awarding bodies and other relevant external bodies. 9.4 Represent the Department's views and interests. 9.5 Contribute to the planning and delivery of school liaison activities. 9.6 Lead the development of effective subject links with partner schools and the community, promoting subjects effectively at liaison events in school, partner schools and the wider community. 9.7 Promote actively the development of effective subjects links with external agencies. MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES 10.1 Manage the available resources of space, staff, money and equipment efficiently within the limits, guideline and procedures laid down; including deploying the department budget, acting as a cost centre holder, requisitioning, organising and maintaining equipment and stock, and keeping appropriate records. 10.2 Work with the Deputy Head Teaching & Learning in order to ensure that the Department's teaching commitments are effectively and efficiently time-tabled and roomed. PASTORAL SYSTEM 11.1 Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students within the department. 11.2 Monitor student attendance together with students' progress and performance in relation to targets set for each individual, ensuring that follow-up procedures are adhered to and that appropriate action is taken where necessary. 11.3 Act as a Form Tutor and to carry out the duties associated with that role as outlined in the generic job description/staff handbook. 11.4 Contribute to PSHCE, citizenship and enterprise according to school policy. 11.5 Ensure the behaviour management system is implemented in the department so that effective learning can take place. SCHOOL ETHOS 12.1 Play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos and encouraging staff and students to follow this example. 12.2 Support the school in meeting its legal requirements for worship. 12.3 Promote actively the school's corporate policies. 12.4 Comply with the school's health and safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate. What the school offers its staff The Music and Performing Arts Faculty at Byrchall High School offers a vibrant, inspiring and creatively rich curriculum that celebrates artistic expression in all its forms. We believe that the performing arts are essential to developing confident, creative and resilient young people, and our curriculum is designed to support and challenge every student as they explore music, drama, dance and performance. At Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, students engage with a broad and ambitious programme that combines practical performance, composition, appraisal and dramatic work. Our lessons are highly interactive and inclusive . click apply for full job details
What skills and experience we're looking for INTRODUCTION MAIN PURPOSE Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher, carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD). Implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and support a designated curriculum area as appropriate. Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/ Form Tutor Facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential. Contribute to raising standards of student attainment. Share and support the school's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth. LINE MANAGEMENT REPORTING TO Head of Faculty Responsible for Responsible for Music Teachers / Peripatetic Teachers Liaising With Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, teachers and support staff, LA representatives, external agencies and parents. Salary Scale MPS TLR2B Working Time Full time as specified within the STPCD DBS Disclosure Level Enhanced 2. TEACHING 2.1 Undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a standard scale teacher. STRATEGIC/ OPERATIONAL PLANNING 3.1 Lead the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, scheme of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching and learning strategies in the department. 3.2 Be responsible for the day-to-day management, control and operation of course provision with the department, including effective deployment of staff and physical resources. 3.3 Monitor actively and follow up student progress. 3.4 Implement school policies and procedures, e.g. equal opportunities, health and safety, COSHH, accommodation strategy, etc. 3.5 Work with colleagues to formulate aims, objectives and strategic plans for the department which have coherence and relevance to the needs of students and to the aims, objectives and strategic plans of the school. 3.6 Lead and manage the planning function of the department, and to ensure that the planning activities of the department reflect the needs of the students within the subject area, SDP/DDP and the aims and objectives of the school. 3.7 In conjunction with the E-Learning Manager, foster and oversee the application of ICT in Music, including the development of materials for Open Learning. 3.8 Ensure that health and safety policies and practices, including risk assessments, throughout the department and are in-line with national requirements and are updated where necessary, therefore liaising with the school's Health and Safety Manager. CURRICULUM PROVISION 4.1 Liaise with the Deputy Head Teaching & Learning to ensure the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective curriculum programme which complements the school self-evaluation and the School Improvement Plan. 4.2 Be accountable for the development and delivery of Music CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 5.1 Lead curriculum development for the whole department. 5.2 Keep up to date with national developments in the subject area and teaching practice and methodology. 5.3 Actively monitor and respond to curriculum development and initiatives at national, regional and local levels. 5.4 Liaise with the Deputy Head Teaching & Learning to maintain accreditation with the relevant examination and validating bodies. 5.5 Be responsible for the development of key skills in Music. 5.6 Ensure that the development of Music is in line with national developments. STAFFING 6.1 Work with the Deputy Head Teaching & Learning to ensure that staff development needs are identified and that appropriate programmes are designed to meet such needs. 6.2 Continue own professional development as agreed with Deputy Head. 6.3 Be responsible for the efficient and effective deployment of the Department's technicians/support staff. 6.4 Undertake Performance Management Review(s) and to act as reviewer for a group of staff within the designated department. 6.5 Make appropriate arrangements for classes when staff are absent, ensuring appropriate cover within the department liaising with the Cover Supervisor/relevant staff to secure appropriate cover within the department. 6.6 Participate in the interview process for teaching posts when required and to ensure effective induction of new staff in line with school procedures. 6.7 Promote teamwork and to motivate staff to ensure effective working relations. 6.8 Participate in the school's ITT programme. 6.9 Be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff within the designated department and act as a positive role model. QUALITY ASSURANCE 7.1 Ensure the effective operation of quality control systems. 7.2 Establish the process of the setting of targets within the department and to work towards their achievement. 7.3 Establish common standards of practice within the department and develop the effectiveness of teaching and learning styles in all subject areas within the department. 7.4 Contribute to the school procedures for lesson observation. 7.5 Implement school quality procedures and to ensure adherence to those in the department. 7.6 Monitor and evaluate the curriculum area/department in line with agreed school procedures including evaluation against quality standards and performance criteria. 7.7 Seek/implement modification where required. 7.8 Ensure that the department's quality procedures meet the requirements of self-evaluation and the Strategic Plan. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 8.1 Ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date information concerning the department on the management information system. 8.2 Make use of analysis and evaluation of performance data provided. 8.3 Identify and take appropriate action on issues arising from data, systems and reports; setting deadline where necessary and reviewing progress on the action taken. 8.4 Produce reports within the quality assurance cycle for the department. 8.5 Produce reports on examination performance, including the use of value-added data. 8.6 In conjunction with the relevant Deputy, manage the department's collection of data. 8.7 Provide the Governing Body with relevant information relating to the departmental performance and development. COMMUNICATIONS AND LIAISON 9.1 Ensure that all members of the department are familiar with its aims and objectives. 9.2 Ensure effective communication/consultation as appropriate with the parents of students. 9.3 Liaise with partner schools, higher education, industry, examination boards, awarding bodies and other relevant external bodies. 9.4 Represent the Department's views and interests. 9.5 Contribute to the planning and delivery of school liaison activities. 9.6 Lead the development of effective subject links with partner schools and the community, promoting subjects effectively at liaison events in school, partner schools and the wider community. 9.7 Promote actively the development of effective subjects links with external agencies. MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES 10.1 Manage the available resources of space, staff, money and equipment efficiently within the limits, guideline and procedures laid down; including deploying the department budget, acting as a cost centre holder, requisitioning, organising and maintaining equipment and stock, and keeping appropriate records. 10.2 Work with the Deputy Head Teaching & Learning in order to ensure that the Department's teaching commitments are effectively and efficiently time-tabled and roomed. PASTORAL SYSTEM 11.1 Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students within the department. 11.2 Monitor student attendance together with students' progress and performance in relation to targets set for each individual, ensuring that follow-up procedures are adhered to and that appropriate action is taken where necessary. 11.3 Act as a Form Tutor and to carry out the duties associated with that role as outlined in the generic job description/staff handbook. 11.4 Contribute to PSHCE, citizenship and enterprise according to school policy. 11.5 Ensure the behaviour management system is implemented in the department so that effective learning can take place. SCHOOL ETHOS 12.1 Play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos and encouraging staff and students to follow this example. 12.2 Support the school in meeting its legal requirements for worship. 12.3 Promote actively the school's corporate policies. 12.4 Comply with the school's health and safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate. What the school offers its staff The Music and Performing Arts Faculty at Byrchall High School offers a vibrant, inspiring and creatively rich curriculum that celebrates artistic expression in all its forms. We believe that the performing arts are essential to developing confident, creative and resilient young people, and our curriculum is designed to support and challenge every student as they explore music, drama, dance and performance. At Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, students engage with a broad and ambitious programme that combines practical performance, composition, appraisal and dramatic work. Our lessons are highly interactive and inclusive . click apply for full job details
