Job Purpose
* Raise and be accountable for standards of attainment and achievement within the faculty.
* Develop and enhance teaching practices.
* Ensure a broad, balanced, and differentiated curriculum.
* Lead, manage, and develop the faculty.
* Manage teaching/associate staff, financial, and physical resources.
Principal Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning:
* Monitor and develop teaching standards and student achievement.
* Use performance data for target setting and progress monitoring.
* Provide educational enrichment activities.
Operational/Strategic Planning and Quality Assurance:
* Manage course provision, staff, and resources.
* Develop and resource short, medium, and long-term plans.
* Monitor student progress and implement school policies.
* Ensure quality assurance and produce examination analysis reports.
* Contribute to the school SEF and SIP.
Curriculum Provision and Development:
* Accountable for subject delivery and development.
* Ensure cost-effective curriculum programs.
* Monitor and respond to curriculum developments.
* Develop cross-curricular links.
Staff Development, Recruitment, and Wellbeing:
* Promote teamwork and effective communication.
* Support, guide, and motivate team members.
* Identify and support staff development needs.
* Conduct performance reviews and assist in faculty appointments.
Communications:
* Ensure faculty members are familiar with aims and objectives.
* Communicate effectively with students, parents, and external bodies.
* Represent faculty views and interests.
Care, Guidance, and Support:
* Monitor and support student progress and development.
* Ensure adherence to the Code of Conduct and Behaviour Policy.
* Participate in after-school detentions.
* Undertake teaching duties.
General Duties:
* Perform professional duties as outlined in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document.
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from the school or by visiting