Head of Sociology

A Secondary School based in Ilford are looking for a Head of Sociology. The salary is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications and current salary banding. You will need to hold QTS and a degree in this field,alongside demonstrating successful practice in a school. A subject leader provides leadership and direction for the subject and ensures that it is managed and organised to meet the aims and objectives of the school and the subject. While the Principal and trustees carry overall responsibility for school improvement, a subject leader has responsibility for securing high standards of teaching and learning in their subject as well as playing a major role in the development of school policy and practice. Throughout their work a subject leader ensures that practices improve the quality of education provided, meet the needs and aspirations of all pupils, and raise standards of achievement in the school. The general duties will be to: * ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all pupils, including those of high ability and those with special educational or linguistic needs * ensure that teachers are clear about the teaching objectives in lessons, understand the sequence of teaching and learning in the subject, and communicate such information to pupils * provide guidance on the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject and of different pupils * ensure effective development of pupils’ literacy, numeracy and information technology skills through the subject * establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on pupil achievement, and for using this information to recognise achievement and to assist pupils in setting targets for further improvement * ensure that information about pupils’ achievements in previous classes and schools is used effectively to secure good progress in the subject. * set expectations and targets for staff and pupils in relation to standards of pupil achievement and the quality of teaching * establish clear targets for pupil achievement, and evaluate progress and achievement in the subject by all pupils, including those with special educational and linguistic needs * evaluate the teaching of the subject in the school, use this analysis to identify effective practice and areas for improvement, and take action to improve further the quality of teaching * ensure effective development of pupils’ individual and collaborative study skills necessary for them to become increasingly independent in their work and to complete tasks independently when out of school If you are interested, please send through your CV for consideration