Job Description

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: HEAD OF Department - Design and Technology



Job Title:



Head of Department - DT Department:



Secondary



Reports to:



Deputy/ Assistant Head



of Secondary



Direct Reports:



Teacher and Technician



within the Department



Job Scope



Responsibility for the outcomes, quality of teaching and learning, curriculum and assessment across the



department .

Ensure outstanding attainment and progress across all subjects within the department .



Tracking and monitoring of attainment data and triangulating this with all other available data to



identify and remove barriers to learning.

Lead and manage the DT team, including DT Teacher and DT Technician, to ensure the highest



quality of provision for students.

Ensure that teaching and learning across the department is of the highest possible quality.



Ensure that a variety of formative and assessment strategies are used across the department in order



to know where all students are in their learning.

Ensure that assessment systems are robust, ensuring accuracy in data predictions.



Ensure that students develop a love of learning the subjects within the DT department .



EC/ISP Principles



Begin with children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their



success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are



consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns



appropriately.



Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and di?erences and



promote the wellbeing of self and others.



Operate e?ectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most



di?erence. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.



Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional



development and school improvement.



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Main Duties & Responsibilities



This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.



Teaching and Learning responsibilities:

A visionary leader who has a clear understanding and knowledge of how to



achieve outstanding outcomes.

Engage in research into e?ective subject speci?c pedagogy to understand



what e?ective teaching and learning instruction looks like.



Lead the development of teaching and learning across the department .



Support and challenge teaching and learning that does not lead to



outstanding student achievement.

Have strong and robust tracking and monitoring systems to ensure that



students do not fall through the net and that attainment and progress



outcomes are outstanding.

Have a wide range of e?ective intervention strategies to use in order to



focus on improving outcomes.

Have robust assessment systems that strategically monitor the quality of



marking, through both standardisation and moderation, and ensure



accuracy in data predictions.

Develop curricula for all subjects across the department , where



appropriate.



Be an excellent classroom practitioner and have the highest standards of



teaching and learning within their own classroom.



Ensure that lessons are creative and engaging, leading to students



developing a love and a passion for learning the subjects.



Have robust systems that allow students to develop their studentship for



the subjects, becoming more autonomous learners.



Leadership responsibilities:

Lead and manage teachers within the department , ensuring the highest



quality of provision.



Lead and line manage the leaders within the department , ensuring the



highest quality of provision and the development of their leadership.



Lead and manage the delivery of all DT subjects within the department ,



ensuring the highest possible quality.



Undertake rigorous and robust self evaluation in order to generate and



maintain speci?c and relevant department improvement plans.



Put actions in place in order to ensure impact and progress towards



achieving department improvement.



Undertake quality assurance across the department , such as lesson



observations and drop ins, student voice and book looks to 'keep a ?nger



on the pulse' across the department .

Maintain high expectations of colleagues across the department and



challenge any kind of underperformance, even when it is uncomfortable.



Develop and maintain strong links with other Heads of Department ,



contributing to the wider middle leadership team.



Develop department policies, inline with whole school policies, that give



the department their own identity, relevant to their own subjects.



Pastoral responsibilities:

Play a key role in managing behaviour of students across the department ,



taking steps to ensure that behaviour is dealt with rather than being



escalated at the initial stage.



Other duties and responsibilities:

To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people that



you are responsible for, or come into contact with..

Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Secondary and/or Principal



Person Speci?cation



Quali?cations and



related Experience

Good honours degree.



Hold a QTS or PGCE teaching quali?cation, preferably from the UK.



Successful teaching experience in secondary education of at least 3 years.



Previous experience in a leadership role is preferable but not essential.



Experience of having responsibility for sustaining and improving outcomes.

Is honest, even when this is uncomfortable.



Has integrity, even when this is di?cult.



Is transparent, consistent and fair.



Can be ?exible when the situation demands.



Is re?ective, always seeking to improve.



Always assumes positive intent.



Is incredibly hard working, even if it means going above and beyond.



Is a team player and can share the load at peak times.



Is a lifelong learner - engaged in their own professional development



Takes feedback well, always seeking this as helpful feedback to improve.



Is a strategic thinker - is able to see the bigger picture.



Is systems orientated.



Pays attention to detail - has high standards.



Has impact - can follow things through to an outcome.



Is proactive at identifying issues before they arise and suggesting solutions.



Can propose solutions that are suitable for all key stages - solves rather



than narrates problems.



Competencies: Skills &



Abilities

Is thorough in all that they do.



Has a sense of humour.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of attainment data, tracking and



systems.



Knowledge of e?ective teaching at KS4 and 5.



Knowledge of subject speci?c pedagogy.



Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and current



educational developments in the UK and the UAE with particular reference



to Dubai.



Competencies:



Knowledge

An understanding of the skills needed to lead in a climate of constant



change.



A thorough understanding of self-evaluation.



Leadership Competencies



Leadership:



Collaboration - Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is



cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive



relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.



Learning & Getting Better - Continually demonstrates personal commitment



and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback;



supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.



Leading & Inspiring Others - Supports, encourages and inspires students,



colleagues and teams so that they give their best.



Understanding People - Is a very good judge of talent, can objectively articulate



the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organisation.



In?uencing & Communication - Consistently informs, in?uences and inspires



students, parents and colleagues through timely and e?ective communication.



Strategy & Innovation:



Innovation Leadership - Is good at creating an environment where ideas for



learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire



others through the process of creation through to completion.



Agile - Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves



problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.



Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness - Has the ability to apply



understanding of the business and sector to improve e?ectiveness and



pro?tability.



Delivering Results:



Outcome Driven - Can be counted on to ?nd solutions. Is consistently looking to



exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.



Resilience - Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and e?ectively.



Planning & Decision Making - Makes decisions on the best course of action and



then plans, organises, prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired



outcome.



Community Focus:



Integrity & Ethics:



Community Focus - Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and



expectations of our students and their families.



Integrity & Ethical Management - Has the ability to work ethically and with



integrity; helping others to feel valued; puts the wellbeing of students and



colleagues ?rst and upholds and models our vision, purpose and principles.



Diversity & Equality - Has the sensitivity, awareness and skills to understand the



values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all



children and adults to learn and work e?ectively.



Safeguarding Statement



The English College and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young



people and expects all sta? and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate



vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years



employment history.



ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining



high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability status, neurodivergence,



socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and



principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to



apply.



Review & Declaration



This job description is subject to review by WSLT, in collaboration with the post holder to ensure that it is kept



up to date and relevant. Any changes will be implemented after consultation with the post holder.



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