Director of Curriculum - Expressive Literacy
About This Role
We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Leadership Team as the Director of Curriculum for our ExpressiveLiteracy. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for strategically guiding the direction and development of ourdesignated Curriculum Area, aligning it with the school's Improvement Plan. Your mission will be to raise standards ofstudent progress and achievement by ensuring that subjects and staff possess excellent pedagogical skills. Theability to teach English Language and Literature up to GCSE is an essential requirement for this post.
Key Responsibilities:
• Enhance the quality of curriculum knowledge through the delivery of high-quality weekly subject CPD and co-planning sessions, staying up-to-date with national and international curriculum developments.
• Line manage staff, foster positive relationships with all stakeholders, and champion diversity and inclusivity.
• Analyse data, track and monitor student progress, and ensure that agreed targets are achieved or exceeded.
• Deliver consistently excellent teaching, ensure high-quality implementation of the curriculum, and inspire both staffand students.
• Monitor and evaluate progress, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to the school's self-evaluation andimprovement planning.
Requirements:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent and the ability to teach English to KS4/GCSE
• Extensive experience in a leadership role within a secondary school setting
• Proven track record of driving improvements in student outcomes and the quality of teaching and learning
• Excellent subject and curriculum knowledge, with the ability to model and coach outstanding practice
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and motivate others
• Commitment to continuous professional development and a research-informed approach to education
Desirable Qualities:
• Experience in leading a Curriculum Area in a relevent discipline (e.g., English, Drama, Music or PersonalDevelopment)
• Ability to lead on an additional whole-school responsibility (e.g., Careers, Pupil Premium, Enrichment)
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with other leaders and external partners