Director Teaching and Learning at Banda School

The Director Teaching and Learning will work closely with the Headmistress and other members of the Senior Leadership Team to implement and oversee the academic life of the school. He/she will oversee and implement the academic objectives and monitor their effectiveness.

Areas of Responsibility

• Member of Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
  • Attend meetings and undertake duties as reasonably requested by the Head
  • Assist in the day to day running of the school
  • Monitor the implementation of whole school targets
  • Work with the Head to lead, motivate and support staff
  • Be a proactive member of the SLT, attending and supporting meetings when necessary
• Teaching and Learning
• Teach a minimum of 30% timetable
• Oversee curriculum planning and implementation – liaise with Heads of Departments and the Head
• Drive and oversee the use of ICT and specifically iPads as a learning tool
• Organise standardised testing and record data in clear form
• Collate and proof all internal examinations
• Oversee the examination and invigilation timetable
• Set up the examination room in preparation for mock examinations and Common Entrance and ensure adequate spare materials are available
• Organise and communicate the Prep timetable
• Oversee whole school assessment and tracking in conjunction with the Head of Key Stages 1 and 2.
• Organise reporting deadlines, report checking and publishing of reports on iSAMS 
• Liaise with external examination bodies and the ISEB re scholarship and Common Entrance papers – ordering papers and entering pupils
• Liaise with the Head of Learning Support to ensure that the correct provision is given to children with learning difficulties and that examination concessions are provided
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and pupil achievement, with the SLT Appointment and Management of Staff
• Organise appraisal and observation of staff
• Support the Head in the process of staff recruitment
• Work with Deputy Head to provide a full induction programme for new staff
• Construct staff teaching timetables
• Manage work scrutiny and pupil shadowing
• Chair regular Heads of Department (HoDs) meetings
• Keep abreast of curriculum changes and delegate staff to research areas
• Public Relations and Relations with Parents
• Be an ambassador of The Banda at all times and lead by example
• Advise and guide parents through regular workshops
• With the Head, communicate with secondary schools to which we regularly send pupils and administer entrance examinations
• Assist with the Future Schooling Forum with the Head and Deputy Head
• Ensure adequate scholarship and interview practice for secondary school scholarship candidates
• Organise parents’ meetings
• Oversee the establishment of links with external organisations– DfE, IAPS, journals etc
• Resources, Premises and Administration
• Regularly review school policy documentation in preparation for inspection
• Collate academic information for Secondary School transfer and ICAS forms
• Examine data analysis of examination results
• Oversee the departmental development plans and reviews
• Help ensure departmental handbooks are reviewed and kept up to date

The duties outlined in this job description may be modified by the Head, with your agreement, to reflect changing needs of the School.

PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR DIRECTOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

The applicant should:

• Be a progressive thinker with vision
• Be caring, approachable, able to engage fully with pupils, parents and staff
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who is committed to enabling every child to fulfil their potential in all areas
• Be a fully qualified teacher, preferably with Key Stage 1, 2 and 3 training and experience 
• Be a passionate believer in high quality Key Stage 1, 2 and 3 provision with a clear understanding of the curriculum at these stages
• Be a team-builder with excellent communication skills, able to listen, consult and motivate ï‚· Be a dynamic innovator who will lead from the front ï‚· Have experience of working in British curriculum schools 
• Be able to use initiative, show flexibility and be adaptable 
• Be pro-active as a leader and Director Teaching and Learning
• Be punctual, with additional preparation time at the beginning and end of each term
• Show organisational skills and leadership in behaviour, dress and speech 
• Lead by example in professional matters 
• Display confidence in and possess a high level of written English 
• Be able to use ICT in teaching and administration
• Present a clean Certificate of Good Conduct or International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC)

The post holder will have the responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and young persons for whom he / she is responsible, or with whom he / she comes into contact, and will be expected to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times.