Head of Art & Technology

Head of Art & Technology

Start: April or September 2024

Location: Hertfordshire

We are actively seeking a dynamic and experienced Art & Design teacher to take on their next role as Head of Art & Technology. This pivotal role aims to deliver high-quality teaching, fostering the development of students' skills through practical, investigational, and theoretical work at Key Stage 4 and 5.

Key Responsibilities:

Faculty Leadership:

• Manage subject leaders and heads of department within the Faculty, ensuring its development across all year groups.
• Cultivate a positive ethos and shared understanding of the significance of Art & Design within the academy, aligning with short, medium, and long-term development plans.
• Identify and promote best practices within the Faculty.
• Lead Faculty team meetings, prepare agendas, and manage minutes effectively.

Faculty Development & Improvement:

• Prepare Faculty SEF and Improvement Plans as part of the monitoring and evaluation cycle.
• Oversee all aspects of the Faculty's standards and provisions, including homework, teaching quality, student work, behaviour, Schemes of Work, and exam entries.
• Utilise data to monitor standards of learning and teaching, identifying under-performance and high-potential students.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for assessing, recording, and reporting student progress.

Teaching & Learning:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver purposeful and productive lessons.
• Innovate and devise varied teaching methods to inspire pupils.
• Develop pupils' familiarity, competence, and confidence in the subject.
• Ensure the provision of a broad, balanced, relevant, and differentiated curriculum.
• Mark work according to departmental and academy policies, providing appropriate feedback.
• Contribute imaginatively to co-curricular, extra-curricular, and sporting programs.

Pastoral Responsibilities:

• Liaise with Heads of Year, Form Tutors, and parents regarding student performance and matters of discipline.
• Manage pupil behaviour, establish an orderly working environment, and ensure safety.
• Enforce the pupils' Code of Conduct and Dress Code.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven experience in teaching and leadership roles
• Strong understanding of assessment and reporting procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills