Head of Creative Digital and Media

The Head of Creative Digital and Media will have responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and management of the Creative Digital and Media Department and provide high-quality subject leadership across Creative Digital and Media programmes, including T Levels.

The post holder will lead the development of outstanding teaching and learning, raise standards of student attainment and achievement, and ensure students are well prepared for further study, apprenticeships and employment within the creative and digital industries.

As a key member of the Middle Leadership Team, the Head of Creative Digital and Media will contribute to the overall leadership and management of the school, actively promoting its aims and supporting an ethos that encourages achievement, aspiration and high standards.

Responsible to:

The relevant member of the Senior Leadership Team

Responsibilities

In addition to the duties laid out in the latest edition of the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document, the Head of Creative Digital and Media will be expected to:

Operational & Strategic Planning

• Establish, formulate and implement departmental aims and objectives in accordance with the school's overall aims.
• Contribute to the whole-school School Improvement Plan (SIP).
• Write and maintain the departmental development plan and departmental self-evaluation in line with school policy.
• Develop recruitment and retention strategies for Creative Digital and Media students.
• Keep up to date with developments relating to T Levels in Creative, Design and Media and disseminate relevant information to staff.
• Represent the department at meetings and events, including Heads of Department meetings, link governor meetings, parent/carer events and other school functions.
• Organise enrichment opportunities that support the Creative Digital and Media curriculum and contribute to whole-school development.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation activities undertaken by the Senior Leadership Team
• Supporting with producing the in-house weekly news program for students

Professional Development

• Lead and manage departmental staff, fostering a culture of high expectations, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Be responsible for staff development within the department.
• Oversee and support Early Career Teachers (ECTs), trainee teachers and mentors.
• Promote the sharing of best practice and effective teaching strategies across the department.
• Keep abreast of developments in Creative Digital and Media education and vocational qualifications and support colleagues in implementing these developments.
• Identify professional development needs and facilitate appropriate training opportunities for departmental staff.
• Be responsible for the implementation and development of agreed curricula across all Creative Digital and Media courses.
• Ensure the effective delivery of literacy, numeracy, ICT, computing, British Values and SMSC through the curriculum.
• Oversee examination and qualification entries for Level 2 and Level 3 programmes.
• Develop effective and engaging teaching strategies within the department.
• Liaise with colleagues across the school to ensure effective use of ICT, Creative Digital and Media resources, and cross-curricular opportunities.
• Support Business Engagement Officers in developing employer partnerships and industry engagement linked to T Level provision.
• Ensure safeguarding requirements are met in relation to employer engagement, industry placements and work-related learning.

Support & Monitoring

• Be responsible for learning, behaviour and achievement within the department.
• Monitor and evaluate all aspects of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Ensure effective use of tracking and performance data to maximise student progress across all groups.
• Use prior attainment and progress data to set ambitious and appropriate student targets.
• Support teaching staff in achieving departmental and whole-school priorities.
• Organise intervention, enrichment and extension opportunities to support student achievement.
• Set cover arrangements for departmental classes in the event of staff absence.

Standards

• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching, learning and assessment across the department.
• Use data effectively to monitor attainment, progress and achievement.
• Ensure high standards of student behaviour, engagement and attendance.
• Be accountable for outcomes and achievement across all Creative Digital and Media courses.
• Identify underperformance and implement strategies and interventions to improve outcomes.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, innovation and continuous improvement.

Resources

• Be responsible for resources and finance within the department.
• Ensure the department is appropriately resourced to support high-quality teaching and learning.
• Monitor and manage departmental budgets effectively.
• Ensure specialist Creative Digital and Media resources, equipment, software and facilities are maintained and used effectively.

Performance Management

• Line manage members of the departmental team.
• Conduct lesson observations, learning walks and work scrutiny in line with school policy.
• Set challenging objectives and monitor progress towards agreed targets.
• Conduct annual appraisal reviews and interim performance review meetings for departmental staff.
• Use student progress, departmental and performance data to support staff development and improve outcomes.
• Provide coaching, support and challenge to colleagues to ensure continuous professional growth.
• Ensure all departmental staff meet statutory and professional expectations.

Safeguarding Children

• Ensure all departmental activities comply with safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Support employer engagement and T Level industry placements in accordance with safeguarding requirements.
• Promote a safe learning environment for all students.
• Report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with school policy and statutory guidance.

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