We are looking for a Politics & Citizenship Subject Leader for our Clients, this position is for their Secondary School in Hackney. 

This is a Permanent Position and to start September 2024.

This is a great opportuntiy working with a great Academy.

JOB DESCRIPTION             

Politics & Citizenship Subject Leader

Reporting to:          Head of Learning Area

Salary:                      Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale Plus TLR2

Role Profile

The primary objective of this role is to provide professional and curriculum leadership for Politics & Citizenship, and to ensure excellent outcomes for students in the subject area, particularly in relation to:

•   Providing expertise in the subject knowledge for all key stages.

•   Producing and monitoring high quality resources and assessment.

•  Monitoring and supporting the quality of teaching and learning including lesson drop in(s), data analysis and liaison with others.

•   Leading  in  teaching  and  learning.  Note  that  there  is  a  Humanities  Teacher  who  also  teaches

Citizenship.

Accountabilities of the Role•   To support and promote the ethos and values of The Bridge Academy.

•   To believe in the potential of every child, in line with the Academy mission statement.

•  To lead in Politics & Citizenship ensuring that staff consistently reach the highest of standards in all that they do, including the achievement of students in the subject area.

•  To ensure a curriculum provision which is exceptionally well structured, and enables students to develop an excellent understanding of key facts and processes and a deep understanding of and love for the subject.

•  To ensure that all roles and responsibilities within the subject area are at the appropriate level, clearly defined and well understood.

•  To ensure effective provision and develop good teaching and learning, attainment and progress across the subject area.

•  To develop excellent marking across the subject area, with a particular focus on impact.

•  To   keep   abreast   of   developments   in   Politics  &   Citizenship   to  ensure   that   changes   and developments in course content are introduced and delivered in a timely manner.

•  To ensure that all assessment within the Politics & Citizenship subject area is high quality and robust.

•   To  have  an  excellent  understanding  of  the  subject  area’s  effectiveness,  and  to  make  highly effective  use  of  data  to  set  targets  and  identify  and  tackle  underachievement  quickly  and effectively.

•   To  facilitate  enrichment  opportunities  for  students  as  appropriate  (for  example,  extension classes, trips or G&T classes).

•   To  maintain  high  standards  of  behaviour  in  the  subject  area,  both  in  classrooms  and  on  the corridors, and across the Academy as a whole.

•   To  develop  an  ethos  within  the  subject  area  where  students  consistently  tackle  challenges positively and do not give up.

•   To  ensure  that  good  relationships are  fostered between  the  subject  area  and  parents,  which support excellent student behaviour and progress.

•   To  comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of  a similar level which is not in this job description.

•   To support the Academy in key events during holiday time (for example, exam results days).

JOB SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and Professional Attributes

•   Qualified Teacher Status.

•   Relevant specialist qualifications and experience in your subject specialism with the ability to teach at all Key Stages and all abilities.

•   Commitment to improving practice through reflection, appropriate professional development and through being open to advice and feedback.

•   Evidence of continuing professional development or relevant research.

Professional Knowledge and Understanding

•   Evidence of commitment to the principles and policies of equal opportunities.

•   Secure knowledge and understanding of a range of Assessment for Learning strategies.

•   Secure  knowledge  and  understanding  of  how  to  make  effective  personalised  provision  for  all students, including those for whom English is an additional language and students who have special educational needs.

•  Knowledge  and  understanding  of  child  protection,  safeguarding  and  promoting  the  welfare  of children.

Experience and Skills

•   Leadership skills, attributes and professional competence.

•   Proven excellence as a Politics & Citizenship classroom practitioner at secondary level across the ability range.

•   Proven   track   record   in   improving   teaching   and   classroom   practice,   bringing   about   specific improvements for the school by constantly striving for excellence.

•   Strategies to engage and inspire students.

•   Application of ICT in teaching and learning.

•   Department development planning.

•   Analysis and application of data to teaching and learning and to inform planning drives and focuses on success.

•   Experience of developing and sustaining positive relationship with parents, staff and students.

•   Decision-making skills – the ability to solve problems.

•   Communication skills – the ability to make points clearly and understand the views of others.

•   Self-management – the ability to plan time effectively and to organise oneself well.

If you are interested in this role please apply, I will then be in touch to discuss the next steps moving forward.