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Position Summary
The Head of English Department (HoD) will lead, manage, and develop the English Department to ensure outstanding teaching, learning, and student achievement across all key stages in line with the Cambridge International Curriculum. The HoD will foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that English remains a central pillar of the KINGS academic success.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
- Lead and inspire the English Department, providing vision and strategic direction.
- Manage, mentor, and support English teachers, fostering a culture of professional growth and collaboration.
- Organize regular department meetings (related campus and the whole school) to discuss curriculum planning, assessment, and best practices.
- Visit other campuses regularly to meet respective teaching staff and alignment with standard SOWs.
- Coordinate with other HoDs and school leadership to ensure cross-curricular links and whole-school initiatives.
Curriculum & Teaching
- Oversee the planning, delivery, and review of the English curriculum in line with Cambridge standards (Primary).
- Ensure that schemes of work, lesson plans, and teaching resources are engaging, inclusive, and differentiated to meet diverse student needs throughout the whole school.
- Promote the development of English literacy across the school.
- Stay updated with changes in Cambridge syllabuses and global best practices in English education.
Assessment & Achievement
- Oversee formative and summative assessment strategies to monitor and track student progress.
- Analyze data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.
- Lead exam preparation and ensure excellent results in internal and external Cambridge assessments.
- Provide intervention strategies for students requiring additional support.
Professional Development
- Identify training needs within the department and arrange relevant professional development.
- Support teachers with classroom observations, feedback, and performance appraisals.
- Encourage innovation, reflective teaching, and use of technology in English lessons.
- Support teachers in attending Cambridge training and workshops.
Administration & Communication
- Prepare departmental reports, exam analysis, and curriculum updates for school academic leadership.
- Manage departmental resources, including textbooks, digital tools, and budget allocations.
- Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and students regarding English programs, policies, and progress.
- Ensure departmental compliance with school policies, safeguarding, and Cambridge standards.