The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Social Sciences Faculty (Business and/or Economics specialism) to join our fantastic team.
Responsibilities
1. Leadership of HQTL (High quality teaching and learning framework)
Ensure the faculty’s priority is the improvement of teaching and learning aligned with the HQTL framework
Be visible in lessons and be aware of the quality of teaching within the faculty
Support staff to be reflective practitioners who are committed to ongoing improvement of their practice
Implement staff support measures, when necessary, with guidance from line manager
2. Leadership
Be a positive role model for all at S107
Monitor quality of teaching and learning, curriculum and assessment in line with expectations of the secondary leadership team
Support, mentor and line manage teachers in the faculty, providing support and feedback as needed
Ensure the department is high profile and celebrate its successes with the wider community in person, online and in school publications such as the fortnightly newsletter
Participate in the school’s appraisal cycle of teachers, including class visits, goal setting, mid-year/year-end reflection and written feedback.
Produce a strategic departmental improvement plan with short-, mid- and long-term improvement targets
3. Communication
Keep your line manager regularly informed of department developments
Lead weekly faculty meetings and keep minutes, storing in a central area for sharing
Collaborate with primary colleagues to bring greater cohesion to students’ learning journeys across the school
Ensure that all teachers have access to the resources they need
Ensure communication with parents about curriculum, student progress and events are regular, timely and informative
Ensure staff within your faculty are made aware of key upcoming deadlines so that they can meet them in a timely manner
Communicate strategic departmental improvement plan with team members’ let’s talk targets linked to strategic plan
4. Professional Development
Provide a robust induction to the faculty for all new joining teachers
Support staff in identifying appropriate areas for CPD so that targeted and quality CPD can be provided
Use faculty meetings to develop and grow the quality of teaching and learning within the faculty
5. Curriculum
Quality assure and strategically develop the curriculum alongside your Line Manager
Ensure coherence, appropriateness and vertical progression of curriculum in relation to larger curriculum standards so that transitions between KS3, KS4 and KS5 are streamlined
Ensure opportunities for educational visits, outdoor education, extra-curricular provision and student leadership are created, where appropriate
6. Assessment
Ensure that student assessment is carried out consistently and thoroughly aligning with school strategy
Strategically oversee student progress in the faculty, analysing data to identify trends and gaps which leads to appropriate and meaningful action
Ensure report data and written report comments are in line with expectations through sampling and paired proofreading
Keep abreast of examination specification changes and attend appropriate examination board courses and moderation meetings.
Liaise with the Examinations Officer and IB Coordinator, as necessary, to oversee setting of external examination entries e.g. uploading of examination entries, resources etc.
Meet the deadlines for submission of NEAs, IAs and coursework for external exam boards
Ensure compliance of external examination paperwork when submitting NEAs, IAs and coursework
Produce a yearly analysis report of external assessments, shared with your faculty, Line Manager and SLT
7. Documentation and Resource Management
Complete administrative duties such as, but not limited to, arranging of cover, setting of examinations, examination entries and proofreading of reports
Save weekly meeting minutes onto HOFs meeting template
Work with the faculty to inventory departmental resources, ordering new materials when appropriate.
Ensure up to date and attractive displays and learning environments, celebrating and supporting student learning
Keep copies of all correspondence with the examination boards, including forms, documents and reports
Ensure that the department and individual planning is saved centrally to ensure parity of teaching across all year groups and classes
Position Requirements and Qualifications
An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree for the job description provided
An appropriate Teaching Diploma or a Bachelor of Education with a minimum of 3 years FT teaching experience in a recognised educational institution
A specialism in Business and/or Economics (a specialism in both would be a distinct advantage)
A willingness to teach BTEC Business at KS4 and/or KS5
Experience of teaching Business management and/or Economics at IB level (the ability to teach both would be a distinct advantage)
Experience in an International School environment would be a distinct advantage
Previous experience of leading a faculty, although desirable, is not a necessity
Excellent communication skills, multi-tasking and time management
A reflective practitioner, who holds themselves to the highest standard of professionalism regarding their teaching
Ability to work as a part of a team and an interest in participating in the wider school community
Contacts
Students, Teachers, Senior Managers, Non Academic Staff Members, Parents
Working Conditions
7:30 am to 4.00 pm, 5 days per week.
Meetings as required (usually after school)
Teachers are required to be involved in school functions, meetings, events and professional development days as necessary, both within and outside of school hours
Terms of Employment
Full time role
Benefits at St. Andrews International School, Sukhumvit 107
Competitive salary
Professional development
Medical insurance
Accidental insurance
Paid Annual Leave during prescribed school holidays
Paid sick and hospitalisation leave
Other benefits including relocation and flight allowances depending on terms of employment
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