Curriculum Lead for Design Technology (Deputy Head of Faculty)

The effective leadership role of a Second in Faculty is important to the success of the college. Areas of

responsibility include both those relating specifically to the curriculum, teaching and learning, and assessment

within the faculty.

Role:

• To promote the agreed aims and values of Crown Hills Community College

• To work as the leader of the appropriate area of the curriculum

• To exercise leadership and role model good practice for students

• To exercise leadership and role model good practice for sta

• To cover for absent colleagues as required.

• To carry out any other reasonable task as requested by the Principal

The job of the Second in Faculty:

• To have responsibility for the Design and Technology (Textiles & 3D Design) curriculum by negotiation

with and support from the Head of Faculty

• To work as a key member of the faculty management team

• To be involved in the performance management of some members of sta

• To deputise for the Head of Faculty when necessary

All points listed above are in addition to the job description of a main scale teacher.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:

• Understands the College aims and vision and ensures that these are promoted and implemented in

the aspect of learning, through a coherent subject vision and improvement plan

• Has a good level of knowledge and understanding of their areas of responsibility. To be a lead learner

in this aspect

• Has a high knowledge of eective and appropriate teaching and learning within the subject, and so is

able to make judgements about the quality of teaching and learning

• Has a knowledge of how the aspect of learning relates to other areas of the curriculum and work with

these to provide coherent learning

• Has an understanding of the statutory aspects of education and how they apply to the aspect of

learning e.g. SEN Code of Practice, Equal Opportunities etc

• Has an understanding of the requirements of leadership and management, team building and

personnel issues

• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

PLANNING AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Sets clear and high expectations with all staff delivering the aspects of learning in relation to student

achievement and progress through the curriculum, behaviour management and team working

• Has in place clear and precise improvement plans, based on effective self-review processes, with clear

success criteria and timelines

• Ensures all plans and expectations are consistently implemented by all sta responsible for delivering the

aspect of learning.

CURRICULUM, TEACHING AND LEARNING: to take on a selection of the following proportionate with the TLR 2b

role

• Lead the subject of Design and Technology with Curriculum oversight

• Responsibility for writing Design and Technology summative assessments and reviewing all summative

assessments

• Responsibility for Assessment and exam entries

• Managing whole class feedback tasks

• Managing and developing SOW within Design and Technology

• Designing and leading on aspects of faculty training

• Ensuring compliance with the national curriculum/agreed syllabus

• Responsibility for wider curriculum and enrichment for Design and Technology

• Overseeing and providing quality assurance of Design and Technology homework

• Supporting with cover and OOF lessons (if applicable)

• Undertaking and supporting with lesson and coaching visits as instructed

• Undertake and support with appraisal

• Summarising and sharing examiner reports and subject specic feedback

• Lead on application of Temple principles promoting responsive teaching

• Works with Head of Faculty and other leaders to develop and drive the faculty vision

• Take a proactive approach to faculty improvements seeking out opportunities for development

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:

• Ensures that students make appropriate progress

• Monitoring progress across the subject including analysis of groups of students informed by local and

national data, as well as research

• Uses data to inform and drive improvement within the faculty

• Uses data to inuence the curriculum

• Has clear processes for student voice to be part of this data and uses this to improve learning

PARENTS AND WIDER COMMUNITY:

• Works in partnership with parents. Reports to parents in line with College policy

• Developing networks and relationships across the Design and Technology community

MANAGE OWN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Prioritises and manages time eectively. Uses the support given by the College in order to achieve a good

work/life balance

• Sets and achieves challenging goals for their aspect of learning and their own professional development

• Takes full responsibility for their own CPD

MANAGE AND DEVELOP OTHERS

• Builds constructive relationships with other sta and works with Head of Faculty to create a culture of

achievement and success within the team

• Assists all staff in the team to have purposeful relationships with students

• Works with the Head of Faculty to establish clear expectations and standards for all staff in the team

delivering the aspect of learning and assists in offering appropriate support and challenge to achieve these

• Is a role model for staff

• Deputises for the Head of Faculty in case of short term absence eg. takes responsibility for monitoring work

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