Role Profile: Key Stage 2 and Whole School Subject Leader (English)

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1 Role Profile: Key Stage 2 and Whole School Subject Leader (English) Job Title/Post: Key Stage 2 Leader - Full Time post Salary: Teaching and Learning Responsibility Payment TLR 2 Responsible to: The Head teacher Responsible for: Key Stage 2 teachers and Teaching Assistants. Whole School Subject Area (English) Job Purpose: To co-ordinate and evaluate teaching and learning within Key Stage 2 and to liaise with other members of the Leadership Team where necessary, to ensure continuity and progression throughout the curriculum. To make strategic evaluations of personnel issues as a supportive and well motivated team member. The main areas of responsibility and the assigned duties are specified below. This is a senior post within the school s Leadership Group. The post holder will ensure the smooth running of the Key Stage and school and contribute to initiatives to improve/develop the school s response to Government legislation and children s services guidelines. Accountable to the Headteacher, the postholder will also have a responsibility for English across the school. Teaching and Learning Key Stage Two Area Whole School English Lead by example as a teacher and as a manager, achieving high standards of pupil attainment, behaviour and motivation through effective teaching. To be responsible to the head teacher for co-ordinating the work across your areas of responsibility, supporting and advising where appropriate. Support subject leaders in the development and implementation of curricular initiatives. To monitor the quality of teaching and learning in across your areas of responsibility, in line with the school policy. This may include lesson observations, monitoring of short and medium term planning and scrutiny of pupils work Set appropriate expectations for your areas of responsibility for staff and pupils in relation to standards of pupils achievements and the quality of teaching and establishing clear targets for improving and sustaining pupils achievement supporting the process of teaching and learning in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines. Supporting staff within your area of responsibility to meet Performance Management targets. To review long term planning in Key Stage 2 to ensure Working in partnership with colleagues to build a whole coverage, progression and a range of learning experiences school curriculum which takes account of the richness and across the Key Stage. diversity of our school community and local area To liaise with the Key Stage 1 Co-ordinator to monitor and Developing, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating promote effective transition arrangements to ensure effectiveness of policy and practice, including schemes of continuity and progression for all pupils from KS1 to KS2. work, planning and resources/teaching materials Take overall responsibility for the pastoral care of pupils in Ensuring statutory National Curriculum requirements are met Key Stage 2. Seeking opportunities to involve parents and members of the In conjunction with the Educational Visits Co-ordinator, coordinate and oversee the organisation of educational visits in children and adults wider community in enriching learning experiences for Key Stage 2. Developing imaginative teaching strategies which ensure the Ensure Key Stage 2 planning is effectively carried out and development and application of reading, writing and

2 Recording and Assessment Leadership Standards and Quality Assurance ensure pupils individual needs are being met. To monitor the standards of behaviour and achievement within their year group and across Key stage 2 to ensure continuity and progression. communication skills across the curriculum Monitoring standards of teaching and learning, including analysing data, monitoring planning, observing lessons and sampling work, and presenting key findings to a range of audiences Identifying priorities needed to drive forward improvements and formulating and implementing action plans within the context of the school s ethos and aims Have input into the target setting process for raising achievement for Key Stage 2 pupils and feedback to the Head teacher. Monitor progress in Key Stage 2 and ensure appropriate coordinator action plans are being implemented. Monitor Key Stage 2 planning to ensure individual needs are being met. Moderating children s work in partnership with Phase Leaders Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of statutory assessment and moderation systems across the school and what different national curriculum and stepping stone levels look like in terms of pupil outcomes Working in partnership with colleagues to use national, school and class data to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching, set and monitor targets for children and teachers and raise attainment Support the Head Teacher in providing a clear vision and direction for the development of the school. Take a leading role in specific project(s) to be decided with the Head teacher. Contribute to Leadership Team decisions on all aspects of policy development and organisation by playing a significant role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the school's development plan. Attend Leadership Team meetings as required, and report back to staff when necessary. Be a strong advocate for change and champion school improvement. Convey a positive can do attitude, motivate and inspire staff and present a united front to secure successful outcomes of school initiatives. Establish good relationships, encourage good working practices and support and lead teachers Plan, organise and chair meetings in your areas of responsibility as appropriate in order to ensure school policies and practices are being implemented. Keeping abreast of current research, theory and practice and its implications and be open to new ideas Knowing the school community, its strengths and challenges and thinking creatively to identify new approaches to addressing underachievement Liaise with teaching assistants timetabled within Key Stage 2 and outside agencies. Support the aims and ethos of the school. Liaise with the Governors, when appropriate, to facilitate their overview of school management. Maintaining an excellent up-to-date knowledge of children s literature Maintaining a good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, KS1 and KS2 curriculums, and the similarities and differences between them.

3 People and relationships Human and material resources and their development and deployment Other Duties and Responsibilities Attend and participate in open/parent evenings. Uphold the school's behaviour code and uniform regulations. Participate in staff training. Participate in Continuing Professional Development. Attend team and staff meetings. Develop links with Cidari, Governors and neighbouring schools. Sustain effective, positive relationships with all staff, pupils, parents and governors and the local community. Encourage moral and spiritual growth and civic and social responsibility amongst pupils. Manage innovation and change. Manage and develop effective working relationships with all staff in the school. Recognising and respecting the contributions that colleagues, parents/carers, and governors can make to the development and well-being of children; maintaining good relationships and communicating effectively with them Encouraging discussions about the progress, development and well-being of children and leading training development sessions and workshops for staff and parents Delivering induction on policy and practice to new staff When required, lead the professional development of all staff through example, coaching, peer support and target setting. Contribute to the audit of staff development and training needs and the provision of effective INSET. Ensure support and training during the induction of new staff in your area of responsibility and for trainee teachers. Support the establishment of priorities for expenditure across your areas of responsibility Ensure the maintenance throughout your areas of responsibility of a structured environment for effective teaching and learning, for good behaviour and discipline and for pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Manage the resources for your areas of responsibility. Identify strengths and areas for development in teaching and learning and providing effective and constructive feedback to staff which leads to improvements To lead change in Teaching and Learning across the school and to take a lead role in line with New Curriculum developments. This job description is not a comprehensive definition of the post. Discussions will take place on a regular basis to clarify individual responsibilities within the general framework and character of the post as identified below. The conditions of employment of teachers in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions of Service Document apply to this post, whose holder is expected to carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require, under the reasonable direction of the Head teacher. General Expectations: The duties may be varied to meet changed circumstances in a manner compatible with the post held, at the reasonable direction of the Head teacher. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It describes the way in which the teacher is expected and required to perform and complete the particular duties as set out above.

4 Person Specification Post: Key Stage 2 and Whole School Subject Leader (English) Education/Training/Qualifications Essential Desirable How will they be measured in the selection process? Qualified Teacher status Other educational / Application form Degree /PGCE or equivalent professional qualifications qualifications Knowledge and Experience Successful experience of teaching in KS2 Minimum of four years recent experience in a primary school. Evidence of providing excellent provision for all pupils and achieving high standards of pupil progress An excellent understanding of and experience in using assessment data. Experience in leading one or more curriculum areas. Proven ability in leading staff teams / curriculum development and measuring progress Experience of coaching / mentoring / supporting colleagues. Experience in Safeguarding procedures including child protection. Experience in more than one school Experience of effective teamwork and leading support staff. Experience of leading and supporting CPD e.g. mentor for trainees, in-school programmes. Ability to play the piano. Ability to lead music across the school. Application form. Interview.

5 Professional Skills Excellent teaching experience Ability to work cooperatively as a leader and member of a team and in different partnerships Proven ability to implement strategies for raising pupil achievement. An excellent knowledge of children s literature and the ability to demonstrate and encourage a love of reading Proven ability to motivate, enthuse and inspire children and adults In-depth subject knowledge of the English Curriculum A good knowledge and understanding of how ICT can be used to enhance teaching and learning Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent people skills motivating, nurturing and challenging children and adults to achieve their best Confidence, clarity and decisiveness in making and carrying out decisions. Experience in working with other partners Secondary / extended services / cluster group schools Experience in promoting effective team work and managing support staff. Good understanding of current research, theory and practice in achieving high standards of teaching and learning in English A good knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by children for whom English is an additional language Application form. Interview. References.

6 Professional Ethos and Commitment Personal Qualities High expectations for self and others and a strong commitment to raising achievements Commitment to promote homeschool partnerships High expectations of pupil behaviour and strategies to meet the personal learning and emotional needs of every child Ability to meet deadlines consistently Passionate about teaching English. Able to exercise confidentiailty. A high level of initiative A well developed sense of humour. A willingness to learn. Willingness to be involved in extra-curricular activities Experience of innovation and creativity in the curriculum Application form. Interview. References. Application form. Interview. References.

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