• Job Purpose:  

•   Support the Head of Department in leading, developing and managing teachers, trainees and support staff within the department
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of high-quality teaching practices and the department’s enrichment offer
• Assist in ensuring strong progress, high standards and excellent outcomes for all students

Strategic direction and development of Science 

• Support the Head of Department in developing an appropriate curriculum, resources, and schemes of work that provide high-quality provision and excellent progress across all key stages
• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies, plans, and practices that reflect the school’s priorities and commitment to high achievement and effective teaching and learning
• Support monitoring of the impact of policies, plans and practices, recommending or taking further action when appropriate
• Help create a positive climate in which staff feel confident, supported, and motivated in their teaching
• Promote consistent understanding and application of departmental aims, policies, and practices to maintain a high-quality educational experience for all students

Vision:  

• Support the Head of Department in shaping and communicating the strategic vision and direction of the department

Commitment to Learning: 

• Support the maintenance of disruption-free learning in all departmental classrooms
• Uphold high expectations in corridors, including silence and punctuality routines
• Enforce consistent use of the Commitment to Learning policy and support in monitoring its impact
• Address low-level or persistent poor conduct within departmental lessons and implement effective interventions when required

Knowledge and Expertise: 

• Assist in ensuring centralised precision planning is available, up to date, and quality assured in line with whole-school priorities
• Support the ongoing review and evaluation of the curriculum to ensure relevance, compliance, engagement and strong outcomes
• Ensure meaningful home learning is regularly set, monitored and reviewed within the department
• Support colleagues in developing strong curriculum and subject knowledge
• Keep informed of DfE updates and subject-specific developments, sharing key information with the team

Teaching and Learning 

• Contribute to the monitoring of teaching, learning and the delivery of whole-school priorities across the department
• Support staff in meeting the needs of all learners, including applying SEND expertise and ensuring appropriate adaptations
• Assist in coordinating departmental enrichment including trips, visits, and extra-curricular opportunities

Staff Development   

• Support the Head of Department in the management and development of teaching and support staff, including aspects of line management where delegated
• Help organise and chair department meetings when required
• Assist with induction, mentoring and training of new staff, including trainees and ECTs
• Identify and promote suitable CPD/INSET opportunities
• Contribute to developing a collaborative, effective departmental team culture

Resources, Budget, Stock & Ordering   

• Support effective deployment of departmental resources.
• Assist in managing and organising the learning environment
• Contribute to annual departmental budget planning and completion of budget bids
• Support the Head of Department in overseeing orders and monitoring expenditure where required

Pupil Progress

• Use data to support improvements in student progress and experience
• Assist in analysing KS3, GCSE and A Level data, helping to formulate strategies to raise achievement and address underperformance
• Help oversee departmental assessments and ensure deadlines for reporting are met
• Challenge and support staff to secure excellent pupil progress

Whole School Role   

• Support positive communication with families through high-quality parent consultations and timely handling of subject-related concerns
• Uphold whole-school standards and expectations consistently
• Attend departmental and whole-school meetings as required, including deputising for the Head of Department where appropriate
• Assist in maintaining accurate concept maps and department information on the school website
• Support marketing of the subject at KS4 and KS5
• Contribute to borough/Trust meetings, sharing and reflecting on best practice
• Assist with updating departmental or whole-school documents as requested by SLT
• Contribute to the development and implementation of whole-school policies
• Support and monitor departmental implementation of whole-school initiatives
• Communicate effectively with parents and governors when required
• Contribute actively to the school’s enrichment and extra-curricular provision

Appraisal  

• Complete all appraisal requirements as set out in the school policy, including being appraised   
• Strive to fulfil agreed appraisal objectives 
• Challenge staff to aspire to greater goals and positive outcomes for pupils   
• Take a developmental, proactive approach to moving team / department / individual forward   

Promotion of Corporate Values:  

• To ensure that our stakeholders are supported to the agreed standards according to the school’s Christian values  
• To ensure that a high level of confidentiality is maintained in all aspects of work  

Flexibility:  

The successful candidate may be required to carry out other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade, as requested by the line manager or Principal.