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 deve