Job Description

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
4.2 Quality Assurance
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
4.3 Staff Development
Ensure that areas of development identified through QA systems are addressed through appropriate staff training
Lead the induction programme for new teachers
4.4 Student Outcomes
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
4.5 Policies and Procedures
Skills
Qualifications:
Bachelor and Master's in any core subject.
Qualifies Teacher status
Experience:
Experience as subject HOD or experienced in leading teaching, learning and assessments in a multicultural school.
Skills:
A thorough understanding and ability to demonstrate knowledge of National Curriculum for England.
Well-developed leadership and organisational skills
Proven ability to use initiative, to think strategically and to adopt an active approach to problem solving.
Ability to respond and implement new policies and procedures.
An effective communicator with strong leadership skills.
An innovative thinker with the ability to think laterally and find decisive solutions to problems
Energetic, enthusiastic and resilient, with the ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

Skills Required