Head of Islamic

Job Description

Job Purpose

To lead all aspects of the Arabic provision of the school such that all students achieve exceptional academic, personal and social outcomes.

Core Requirements of the Post

In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the teacher will demonstrate essential professional

characteristics, and in particular will:

• Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues and parents;
• Engage and motivate students;
• Continually strive to develop the quality of students’ learning;
• Use the pupil tracking and monitoring process to advance pupil learning and enhance
• professional practice in line with the school’s aspirations and priorities;
• Contribute to the school improvement / development planning and promote the learning
• priorities of the school SDP;
• Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school.
• Lead the Head of Islamic and Social Studies to ensure outstanding provision in these subjects

Strategic Direction and Development

• Contribute to existing policies or develop policies and practice for Arabic, which reflects the school’s commitment to effective teaching and learning
• Establish a clear and shared understanding of the importance and role of Arabic in our community
• Advise the school on local and national Arabic priorities and their incorporation into the school plan for redevelopment
• Establish with the involvement of relevant staff, plans for the development and resourcing of Arabic
• Monitor the progress made in achieving planned targets, evaluate the effects upon teaching and learning and use the information to inform further improvement
• Work with the Marketing Manager to support, maintain and enhance the positive image and ethos of the school.

Teaching and Learning

• Have teaching skills which lead to learners achieving well relative to their prior attainment, making progress as good as, or better than, similar learners nationally
• Have an extensive knowledge and understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies, including how to personalise learning to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential
• Have a more developed knowledge and understanding of Arabic and related pedagogy including how learning progresses
• To ensure that school policies and schemes of work are implemented throughout Arabic
• To ensure that a high standard of physical and emotional care of all children is maintained
• To develop and maintain highly effective inclusion procedures which promote high standards of behaviour and good levels of attendance.
• To support the Head of Learning Support in ensuring that effective systems are in place to identify and meet needs and that they are coordinated, monitored, evaluated and reviewedFacilitate development of teacher pedagogical knowledge and practice, knowledge of student development and learning needs, current best practices in education and differentiation of instruction.
• To ensure pupils and staff within Arabic are supported to create a positive school ethos.
• To assist in the promotion of understanding and active co-operation between staff and parents on all school matters
• To provide support and advice for parents to create effective partnerships for the learning of Arabic
• To liaise with outside agencies when appropriate and necessary.