The management and leadership of the PE department. The teaching of PE at all Key Stages. Leadership To develop a creative, energetic and enthusiastic environment in the department that encourages pupils to learn. To create operational and strategic development plans for the department in consultation with the Deputy Head (Academic). To use assessment data, including CATS, GCSE and ALPS indicators to help planning for the future and to student progress. To oversee the induction and development of new members of staff and of ITT/School Direct/PGCE students and NQTs in the department. To monitor and evaluate the department’s teaching and learning across all Key Stages, through lesson observation, work scrutiny and pupil voice. To take advantage of CPD opportunities for the leadership of the department that are consistent with the School Improvement Plan and the Department Development Plan. To advise on professional development to support the needs of the department. To assist in interviewing and appointing new members of the department. To liaise with a Leadership or line manager regarding departmental ‘faculty’ developments and academic monitoring. To integrate the use of ICT across the department. Management To maintain, review and alter as appropriate, the department’s Schemes of Work and Assessment Policy on an annual basis, or when deemed necessary. To determine the most appropriate public examination specifications for the Department at AS Level, and to ensure that the Examinations Officer is informed of any alterations. To initiate and chair departmental meetings to ensure the effective coordination of teaching and learning within the department. To participate in Heads of Department meetings and ensure that members of the department are aware of all decisions. To manage the performance of teachers and technicians within the department in line with school policy, through agreeing appropriate performance management targets. To support departmental colleagues with student disciplinary issues within the department. To market the department at Open Evenings and Options Evenings. To make sure pupils have the opportunity to be involved in extra-curricular and enrichment activities such as workshops, visits and trips that actively encourage learning in the subject. To take responsibility for the setting and marking of internal school examinations and those portions of external exams that are internally assessed. To ensure consistency across the Department in all areas of assessment. To liaise with the Examinations Officers regarding entries and withdrawals. To work with the Deputy Heads for the purpose of constructing the timetable.
The management and leadership of the PE department. The teaching of PE at all Key Stages. Leadership To develop a creative, energetic and enthusiastic environment in the department that encourages pupils to learn. To create operational and strategic development plans for the department in consultation with the Deputy Head (Academic). To use assessment data, including CATS, GCSE and ALPS indicators to help planning for the future and to student progress. To oversee the induction and development of new members of staff and of ITT/School Direct/PGCE students and NQTs in the department. To monitor and evaluate the department’s teaching and learning across all Key Stages, through lesson observation, work scrutiny and pupil voice. To take advantage of CPD opportunities for the leadership of the department that are consistent with the School Improvement Plan and the Department Development Plan. To advise on professional development to support the needs of the department. To assist in interviewing and appointing new members of the department. To liaise with a Leadership or ‘faculty’ line manager regarding departmental developments and academic monitoring. To integrate the use of ICT across the department. Management To maintain, review and alter as appropriate, the department’s Schemes of Work and Assessment Policy on an annual basis, or when deemed necessary. To determine the most appropriate public examination specifications for the Department at AS Level, and to ensure that the Examinations Officer is informed of any alterations. To initiate and chair departmental meetings to ensure the effective coordination of teaching and learning within the department. To participate in Heads of Department meetings and ensure that members of the department are aware of all decisions. To manage the performance of teachers and technicians within the department in line with school policy, through agreeing appropriate performance management targets. To support departmental colleagues with student disciplinary issues within the department. To market the department at Open Evenings and Options Evenings. To make sure pupils have the opportunity to be involved in extra-curricular and enrichment activities such as workshops, visits and trips that actively encourage learning in the subject. To take responsibility for the setting and marking of internal school examinations and those portions of external exams that are internally assessed. To ensure consistency across the Department in all areas of assessment. To liaise with the Examinations Officers regarding entries and withdrawals. To work with the Deputy Heads for the purpose of constructing the timetable.
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