Head of Department - Computing
About This Role
JOB PURPOSE
The Head of Department is accountable for:
Carrying out the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with Academypolicies and under the direction of the Principal
The quality of teaching and learning in the department
Overall student outcomes in the department in partnership with the teachersconcerned
Evaluation of relevant assessment information for individuals, groups and cohorts
Induction and support of new staff
Ensuring good pastoral care and personal development for students
Ensuring good behaviour and encouraging good attendance and punctuality
Presenting information and evaluation reports to the senior leadership team, parentsand Academy Council members, as requested
Arranging and promoting activities across the department to foster personaldevelopment, commitment and enthusiasm in students
Liaison with external agencies as required for pupils in the department
Performance management of teachers in the department as required
Ensuring that departmental budgets are deployed effectively and achieve value formoney
To ensure that the curriculum fully meets the needs of all students and effectivelydelivered in all respects
To actively promote the development across the Academy
To further investigate vocational qualifications that can be delivered by theDepartment
Some of these specific accountabilities may be assigned to other TLR post holders in thedepartment but the head of department remains accountable for their overall achievement.
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