Leader of Learning

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Leader of Learning – KS3 ICT

REPORTS TO: The Post Holder will report to the Leader of Learning: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA, AND COMMUNICATION (DTMC)

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHER

TEACHERS’ (TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT) REGULATIONS 

(NORTHERN IRELAND) 1987

Schedule 3

Regulation 5

1) Exercise of general professional duties

A teacher who is not a principal shall carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require:- 

(a) if he/she is employed as a teacher in a school under the reasonable direction of the principal of that school;

(b) if he/she is employed by a board on terms under which he is not assigned to any one school, under the reasonable direction of that board and of the principal of any school

in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher.

2) Exercise of particular duties

(a) A teacher employed as a teacher (other than a principal) in a school shall perform, in accordance with any directions which may be reasonably given to him/her by the principal

from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her.

(b) A teacher to whom paragraph 1(b) refers shall perform, in accordance with any direction which may reasonably be given to him/her from time to time by the board or by the

principal of any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her.

1. Planning 

1.1 Planning and preparing courses and lessons; 

1.2 Teaching, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to him/her, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and

elsewhere; 

1.3 Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils. 

2. General 

2.1 Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned to him/her; 

2.2 Providing advice and guidance to pupils on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers including information about sources of more

expert advice on specific questions, making relevant records and reports; 

2.3 Making records of and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils except in instances where to do so might be regarded as compromising a teacher’s own position; 

2.4 Communicating and consulting with the parents of pupils; 

2.5 Communicating and co-operating with such persons or bodies outside the school as may be approved by the employing authority and the Board of Governors; 

2.6 Participating in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above. 

3. Assessment/Reporting 

Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils except in instances where to do so might

be regarded as compromising a teacher’s own position. 

4. Staff Development/Professional Development 

4.1 Participating, if required, in any scheme of staff development and performance review; 

4.2

a) Reviewing from time to time his/her methods of teaching and programmes of work; 

b) Participating in arrangements for his/her further training and professional development as a teacher. 

4.3 Advising and co-operating with the Principal and other teachers (or any one or more of them) on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials,

teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.

5. Discipline/Health and Safety 

5.1 Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils in accordance with the policies of the employing authority and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are

authorised to be on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere. 

5.2 Participating in meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum for the school or the administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements. 

6. Public Examinations 

Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and in assessing pupils for the purposes of such examinations; recording and reporting such assessments;

and participating in arrangements for pupils’ presentation for and supervision during such examination. 

7. Review and Development of Management Activities/Administration 

7.1 

a) Contributing to the selection for appointment and professional development of other teachers, including the induction and assessment of probationary teachers; 

b) Co-ordinating or managing the work of other teachers; 

c) Taking such part as may be required of him/her in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school. 

7.2 

a) Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as described above, including the management or supervision of persons providing support for the

teachers in the school and the ordering and allocation of equipment and materials. 

b) Subject to the provisions of Article 22 of the Order, attending assemblies; 

c) Registering the attendance of pupils and supervising pupils, whether these duties are to be performed before, during or after school sessions. 

8. Number of days/Hours of work 

8.1

a) A full-time teacher, other than a teacher employed in a residential establishment, shall be available for work on 195 days in any year of which not more than 190 days

should involve teaching children in a classroom situation; 

b) A teacher, other than a teacher employed in a residential establishment, shall be available to perform such duties at such times and such places as may reasonably be

specified by the Principal, or where he/she is employed by a Board on terms under which he/she is not assigned to any one school by the Board or the Principal of any school

in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher, for 1,265 hours in any year exclusive of time spent off school premises in preparing and marking lessons

and time spent travelling to and from the place of work; 

c) A teacher may not be required to teach as distinct from supervise children in a classroom situation for more than 25 hours in any week in a primary or special school and 23.5

hours in any week in a secondary school; 

d) Unless employed under a separate contract as a mid-day supervisor, a teacher shall not be required to undertake mid-day supervision;

e) Subject to paragraph (f) all teachers shall be required to have a break of at least 30 minutes between the hours of 12 noon and 2.00 pm;

f) Teachers in nursery schools and nursery units in primary schools shall be required to have a break of at least 30 minutes between the hours of 12 noon and 2.30 pm;

g) For the purposes of this paragraph, a ‘year’ means a period of 12 months commencing on 31st July and a ‘week’ means a period of 7 days commencing on a Sunday.

9. Staff cover 

9.1 Supervising and teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available provided that: 

a) In schools with an average daily enrolment of 222 or less, in primary 1 and primary 2 classes in schools with an average daily enrolment greater than 222 pupils and in nursery

classes in primary schools a teacher other than a supply teacher shall not be required to provide such cover:

b) In schools with an average daily enrolment greater than 222 pupils a teacher other than a supply teacher shall not be required to provide such cover after the second day on

which a teacher, other than a teacher of primary 1 or primary 2 class or of a nursery class in a primary school, is absent or otherwise not available, or from the first day if the fact

that the teacher would be absent or otherwise not available for a period exceeding 2 days was known to and agreed by the employing authority in advance.

Purpose:

To take overall responsibility to lead staff, students and parents in meeting the needs of KS3 students within the ICT department in conjunction with subject teachers and in accordance with school policies.

As a key member of the School Middle Leadership Team, the Leader of Learning: KS3 ICT will be expected to work collaboratively with their colleagues, sharing their ideas, skills and talents and contribute to the effective functioning of a highly motivated, cohesive team with a shared vision for the future of Belfast Model School for Girls and a sense of common purpose.

The Leader of Learning: KS3 ICT will play an important role in the school’s Middle Leadership Team (MLT) ensuring that the young people in the school experience the highest quality of learning provision from a highly skilled professional team of teachers and support staff, within a supportive, encouraging and disciplined environment.

The Leader of Learning: KS3 ICT will:

Promote and provide professional leadership and management for KS3 ICT within the school to secure high quality teaching and learning, effective use of resources, and the highest standards of outcomes and achievement for all students, in line with the School Development Plan (SDP).

Lead by example, providing inspiration and motivation, embodying the vision and purpose of the school

Play an important role in promoting the ethos of the school

Promote excellence in teaching and learning and pastoral care within KS3 ICT, with a particular focus on E-Safety

Play a proactive, positive role in promoting high standards in relation to attendance, punctuality, school work, homework and behaviour in class at KS3 within the ICT department 

Communicate and establish clear expectations and advice to ICTdepartment staff in relation to KS3 ICT

Be available to attend relevant and linked school functions out of school hours

Objectives

To ensure student entitlement and access to the NI Curriculum in KS3 ICT To raise continuously standards of student achievements in KS3 ICT at all levels To foster enjoyment and satisfaction in the study of KS3 ICT by students To enhance the quality of teaching and learning of KS3 ICT To establish and maintain a culture of high expectations for all within KS3 ICT To encourage and develop students’ awareness and capacity to use ICT safely To contribute to a whole school cross curricular approach to developing and improving USING ICT & LITERACY at all levels within KS3 ICT To contribute to a whole school cross curricular approach to developing and improving NUMERACY at all levels within KS3 ICT To contribute to a whole school cross curricular approach to developing and improving ICT at all levels within KS3 ICT

Principal Responsibility Areas

(A) Strategic direction of KS3 ICT

(B) Teaching, learning and the curriculum

(C) Leading and managing staff

(D) Managing resources

Key Tasks

A1To establish a vision and development plans for the subject / areas of responsibility in respect of students of all abilities at KS3.

A2To establish, develop and implement policies and schemes of work, assessment activities for KS3 ICT in line with recent inspection reports, research evidence and SDP.

A3To monitor and evaluate the effects of subject policies and plans, establishing clear targets for improving and sustaining student achievement at KS3.

A4To contribute to ICT department curriculum development by working closely with Leader of Learning: DTMC

A5To provide reports for the Board of Governors / Principal as requested

A6 To promote and encourage a rich and diverse extra-curricular programme for KS3 ICT

B1 To lead the teaching of KS3 ICT by example.

B2 Using an evidence-based approach to monitor the progress of students inKS3 ICT, setting appropriate targets for individual and departmental improvement.

B3 To set expectations for the work of all staff involved in the teaching of KS3 ICT and to act to secure improvement.

B4To liaise closely with Learning Support Co-ordinator, LOL DTMC and SLT to ensure the needs of students are best met.

B5To ensure the completion of necessary administration in relation to KS3 ICT

B6To assist with the implementation of statutory and school requirements / policies on assessment, marking, recording, and reporting.

B7To lead the KS3 ICT Accreditation within the school.

C1 To develop effective working relations with all teachers of KS3 ICT,parents, senior leaders and governors

C2 To participate in the performance management of staff (PRSD) as required by school policy

C3 To assist with professional development in KS3 ICT

C4 To work with others in the delivery of Literacy and Numeracy strategies.

D1 To establish, maintain and develop appropriate resources for the teaching of KS3 ICT and assist with creating a stimulating environment in ICT classrooms

D2 To ensure the effective and efficient management and organisation of learningresources including information technology for KS3 ICT

D3 To manage the financial resources allocated to KS3 ICT effectively andefficiently.

D4 To undertake other tasks which may be required from time to time at the request of the Principal / BOG

D5 To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as directed by the Principal

LEADERSHIP AT KS3 OF (including line management of staff if appropriate):

Subject schemes of learning

Subject resources for learning and teaching

Subject extracurricular and enrichment activities / clubs

Target Setting

Subject assessment

Student progress and intervention and support

Student tracking

Quality assurance and self-evaluation (individual and team)

E safety within ICT

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