Job Overview

Jersey College for Girls is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Head of Spanish. with the ability to teach French to KS3 or GCSE. The successful applicant will be required to lead and deliver a planned programme of learning through which students acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills required to master the subject of Spanish. The ability to teach French to Key Stage 3 is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and inspirational classroom practitioner, to join our large and successful MFL Faculty. You will be an experienced teacher wishing to assume more responsibility and to contribute to whole school initiatives.

If you would like to speak with someone about this opportunity please contact Mrs J Vernaglione, Head of MFL Faculty, by email at j.vernaglione@jcg.sch.je or by telephone on 01534 516200.

Applications are due by Sunday 12th January and interviews will take place on 21st January

Specific Responsibilities:

1 Lead and manage colleagues within the department.

2 Provide a high quality curriculum.

3 Take responsibility for internal and external examinations including assessments.

4 Liaise with stakeholders.

5 Manage the departmental budget.

6  Ability to teach KS3 French is essential 

7 GSCE French Desirable

Principal Accountabilities

1. Lead and manage colleagues in the department

1.1 Provide educational leadership by demonstrating good practice in the classroom, expert knowledge about the curriculum and of evaluative processes and procedures and the theories that underpin students’ learning. 

1.2 Ensure that the expectations and values of JCG are communicated clearly.

1.3 Lead the accountability and self-evaluation process including the drafting of the annual DSED.

1.4 Ensure that the work of the department supports the JCG development management plans and is meeting the requirements of all current documents, systems, policies and examination syllabuses where appropriate.

1.5 Provide realistic priorities, timelines and deadlines for work within the department.

1.6 Hold regular departmental meetings and provide the Head of Faculty and line manager with minutes.

1.7 Manage the appraisals for members of staff within your team.

1.8 Create opportunities for the department to work as a team.

1.9 Seek and support professional development for self and colleagues.

2. Provide a high-quality Curriculum

2.1 Develop, review and maintain differentiated schemes of learning to promote strong skills and independent learning, leading to high levels of achievement.

2.2 Implement any changes to schemes of learning in light of curriculum change across key stages 3, 4 and 5.

2.3 Develop strategies and lead the sharing of practice to ensure high levels of student success and achievement.

2.4 Analyse student data and put in place appropriate target setting to ensure all students are making rapid progress.

2.5 Ensure cover work for absent colleagues.

2.6 Lead the development of cross-curricular links with other departments to ensure students see the connections between subjects and increase engagement and enjoyment of Spanish.

2.7 Organise and coordinate a programme of extra-curricular activities, events, competitions, trips and study days as appropriate.

2.8 Organise tailored support for all students intending to study Spanish at university.

3. Internal and External Examinations including Assessments

3.1 Prepare a report on examination results by the end of September for the Results Analysis Report.

3.2 Analyse, monitor and report on the attainment and progression of students.

3.3 Organise all internal assessments and examinations.

3.4 In liaison with the Exams Officer, co-ordinate the administration of external examinations.

3.5 Co-ordinate the completion of coursework/internal assessments.

3.6 Organise all internal moderation where appropriate.

4. Liaison with Stakeholders

4.1 Foster, enhance and promote the vision of Spanish across the College.

4.2 Ensure continuity and progression of curriculum, achievement and the development of skills across all key stages.

4.3 Ensure the Head of Faculty, the department and parents are fully aware of matters related to Spanish.

4.4 Liaise with the Head of Faculty to ensure strong and purposeful links with HE institutions to promote the study of Spanish at university.

4.5 Extend the opportunities for student feedback to enhance the enjoyment and learning of Spanish through the use of student surveys.

4.6 Develop links with outside agencies including local businesses and organisations to develop the learning experience for students.

4.7 Ensure all safeguarding procedures are in place in order to provide a safe and secure learning environment.

5. Manage the departmental budget

5.1 Monitor and control budget expenditure aiming to achieve value for money.

5.2 Follow the specified procedure for ordering equipment, supplies, textbooks and other resources.

5.3 Co-ordinate textbook distribution and collection.

5.4 Maintain all departmental inventories of books and stock.

Undertake any other task as may be reasonably requested by the Head of Faculty and the Principal.