The Director of English Studies is a significant leadership role the Lycée Français Guy de Maupassant and reports to the principal of the school. This role is primarily focused on providing leadership in relation to K-12 curriculum and encompasses responsibility for the academic care of all students, assisting the Principal with leadership and management of all aspects of learning and teaching. It is the role of the Director of English Studies to guide best practice in the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning programs. The Director of English Studies is a member of the school’s teaching community and as such, will participate in the regular life of the school. Key Responsibilities The Director of English Studies will work collaboratively with the Principal regarding specific directions in pedagogy and curriculum in line with the overall vision for teaching & learning at the school. He/she will contribute to data-informed decision-making for continuous improvement in the school’s academic outcomes. The Director of English Studies provides key administrative leadership in areas affecting the academic program of the school and has responsibility for the smooth running of the academic program in the following areas:
Academic Organization
Academic Guidance
Academic Compliance
Academic Organization
The development and oversight of the school timetable
Approving staff professional development applications
Supporting teacher accreditation processes for teachers, in liaison with the school Cambridge accreditation
Overseeing each department’s staffing allocations and timetable
Overseeing Academic Reporting processes
Overseeing organization of all examination and testing periods
Overseeing processes for recording assessment data
Calendar management in relation to external providers
Calendar management in relation to curriculum-based excursions
Attendance at and contribution to calendar meetings
Administration related to the curriculum, such as textbooks, practicum placements and examination timetables
Academic Guidance
Working collaboratively with the Principal in ensuring the delivery of quality teaching and learning programs, including programs of acceleration, extension, support and remediation, including differentiation at all levels
Liaison with the Careers Advisor on student career education programs
Provision of study skills advice to students and the development of student study skills program
Oversight of the selection of the recipients of annual academic awards
Academic Compliance
Compliance with the requirements of Cambridge International in relation to curriculum
Processes relating to Cambridge registration, including the maintenance of work samples, teaching programs, registers and assessments
Contribution to annual reporting requirements as related to curriculum and staff
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