Coordinator of English & Media

To take responsibility for the development, quality and organisation of the English & Media Department, in particular: the leadership, professional development of teaching and support staff; curriculum development; managing resources and departmental capitation; monitoring and reporting student performance; promoting and monitoring Equal Opportunities for students and staff.

In addition to the responsibilities of a teacher laid down in the Sixth Form Colleges Conditions of Service, the post-holder will be responsible for:

Leadership and management of the  English & Media  Department by:

1. Actively upholding the College's aims, objectives, ethos and policies
2. Induction, guidance and advice
3. Oversight of the work of members of the department including assessment and evaluation
4. Convening regular curriculum area meetings, contributing to and reporting back from, all areas of consultation
5. Communicating regularly with members of the department about departmental, Sixth Form College and College-wide issues that affect their work
6. Annual Training Needs Analysis to ensure that members of the department keep abreast of recent developments in their subject areas & developments across English & Media
7. Setting and implementing a programme of staff development for all members of the department, in liaison with HR, City and Islington College
8. Consultation with the teachers on distribution of classes and writing the timetable for the area in consultation with the Director & Deputy Directors of the Sixth Form College
9. Advising the Director of the Sixth Form College on recruitment and job            descriptions for all staff in the curriculum area
10. Participating in the general policy and decision making of the SFC and the College as a whole – through membership of the SFC’s management team - and incorporating Sixth Form College/College/Group policies into the Department's work
11. Representing the Sixth Form College at relevant external meetings
12. Appraisal of staff including lesson observation, & performance management for post-holders
13. Responsibility for quality in the area through the system of Course Review, Self-Assessment & quality improvement planning
14. Actively promoting improved achievement & retention in the curriculum area through systems of target setting

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