Subject Leader of English

The successful candidate will lead a talented team supported by anestablished departmental leadership structure. Colleagues are encouraged tocontribute to school and departmental improvement through strategic leadershipprojects and professional development opportunities. The department has astrong culture of collaboration, professional development and evidence-informedpractice, with staff regularly sharing expertise and refining curriculum andpedagogy together.

Shaping the Future

• Ensure the vision for English is clearly articulated,shared, understood and embedded across the department.
• Develop an ambitious culture of learning, scholarship andachievement, rooted in our shared vision of Proud Traditions, Wide Horizons andHigh Achievement.
• Lead the strategic development of English, ensuringcurriculum, teaching, literacy and enrichment reflect the needs and aspirationsof our students and community.
• Use national, local and school performance data to evaluatestandards, identify priorities and drive continual improvement in studentoutcomes.

Leading Teaching and Learning

• Establish a culture of consistently high expectations forall students and staff.
• Lead the design, implementation and continual refinement ofan ambitious, knowledge-rich English curriculum from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage5.
• Promote excellent teaching through evidence-informed practice,coaching and high-quality professional dialogue.
• Ensure teaching meets the needs of all learners througheffective curriculum planning, adaptive teaching and appropriate intervention.
• Lead assessment, moderation and quality assurance to securehigh standards of teaching, learning and achievement.
• Champion a culture of reading, writing and oracy, promotingreading for pleasure alongside academic success through a rich curriculum andmeaningful enrichment opportunities.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers tosupport students' progress and celebrate achievement.

Developing Self and Working with Others

• Lead, coach and develop colleagues throughhigh-quality professional development, collaboration and example.
• Reflect critically on your own leadershipand actively pursue opportunities for continual professional growth.
• Build effective partnerships within theschool, across the Trust and with external organisations to enhance curriculumand professional practice.

Managing the Organisation

• Produce and implement clear,evidence-informed improvement plans that drive sustained excellence across theEnglish department.
• Ensure departmental systems, resources androutines enable high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum delivery.

Securing Accountability

• Foster a culture of collaboration,professional trust and collective responsibility for student outcomes.
• Hold colleagues to account throughsupportive challenge, regular review and effective performance management.
• Present accurate and evaluative reports ondepartmental performance to senior leaders, governors, parents and carers.

Strengthening Community

• Champion the identity of the Englishdepartment, reflecting the values of Proud Traditions, Wide Horizons and HighAchievement.
• Develop meaningful opportunities forstudent leadership, participation and enrichment within English.
• Collaborate with colleagues across theTrust and beyond to share expertise, develop best practice and improve outcomesfor all students.

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