Head of Faculty (Cycle and Subject Level)

This role is open to FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY. Experience in teaching Early Years/ KG is mandatory. Senior leader experience in Early Years /KG is preferred.Head of Faculty Cycle LevelJob DescriptionDepartment: EducationDirect Reporting Line: Principal / Vice PrincipalPerson SpecificationEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in the Education of the subject, or bachelor’s degree in the subject (or related subject) + Valid teaching license OR Diploma teaching qualification.Experience: At least 3 years of teaching experience OR 1 year as a Senior Leader Experience.Primary Job PurposeResponsible to the Principal for the management and leadership of the teaching staff and the delivery of the academic program in the relevant department, while ensuring the social, emotional, and pastoral wellbeing of all students within the cycle. This encompasses quality assurance, raising standards, and fostering a safe, inclusive, and caring learning environment.Key Relationships (Internal and External)Principal, Teachers, Students, Parents, Senior Leadership Team.Key AccountabilitiesPlan, implement and review the curriculum within the framework of the school's communicated aims and objectives, both academic and pastoral.Oversee teaching within the department through the preparation of schemes of work.Responsible for the planning, administration, and monitoring of curriculum delivery ensuring social, emotional, and academic accommodations are made.Monitor data in the department, using it to develop action plans for the improvement of student outcomes (progress, attainment, and learning skills).Ensure that students' work is regularly assessed, their achievements recorded and that the department standardized assessment tasks monitoring and supporting students’ personal and social development alongside their academic progress.Oversee the work of teaching (and if appropriate non‑teaching) staff assigned to the department and to advise and assist the Principal in matters of staff appointments and staff review and development.Ensure the department develops and adheres to set an assessment schedule within the framework of the assessment calendar.Attend Heads of Department meetings.Chair departmental team meetings where necessary ensuring that accurate minutes are taken and communicated to relevant parties.Liaise closely with the timetable with regard to allocation of curriculum time to the department and to the appropriate assignment of staff.To ensure that the department's teaching area presents a stimulating environment.To supervise the use and care of all teaching spaces assigned to the department including adherence to relevant health and safety regulations, and model a culture of care, inclusion, and wellbeing within the cycle, ensuring students feel safe, supported, and motivated to succeed.Plan and run INSET for the members of the department.Support the induction of all new colleagues into the department.Evaluate the performance of members of the department in accordance with the Appraisal Policy.Plan the routines of the department team and students by providing an annual submission for the timetable; allocating staff to appropriate courses, setting arrangements; organizing a staff responsibility structure; allocating teaching rooms; organizing teaching groups at the start of the year; monitoring them throughout the year; establishing termly essay/task schedules for students where appropriate.Maintain and update department policies and review them regularly.Request any necessary appointments of staff into the department and participate in the interview and appointment process if required by the Principal.Work with department staff to assess the work of the department on a regular basis by, for example, the observation of lessons and the monitoring of marking and assessment.Work with class teachers, parents, and relevant support staff to address pastoral concerns or barriers to learning.Contribute to the consistent implementation of school-wide behaviour, wellbeing, and safeguarding policies.Support the organisation of assemblies, student leadership opportunities, and initiatives that promote positive behaviour and school values alongside academic excellence.Ensure consistent implementation of the school’s behaviour expectations, supporting teachers in restorative and positive behaviour approaches.Lead initiatives that promote kindness, respect, and anti-bullying practices across the cycle.Provide pastoral guidance and support to Grade Leaders or Year Coordinators within the cycle to ensure consistent care and high expectations for all students.StandardsTo lead by example when it comes to outstanding teaching, professionalism, and pastoral care.Keep up to date with curriculum developments and best practices in pedagogy and pastoral support.To ensure that all the students receive the best possible preparation for internal and external assessments while developing confident, well‑rounded individuals.Other DutiesMay be required to take on add