Head of English Department

Job Description

• Curriculum development to meet the standards.
• Consistent and regular curriculum evaluation.
• Ensure that the curriculum engage the learner in tasks that require analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity which address each student’s needs, interests, and skill levels.
• Leads the research and development of curriculum, instruction, activities, and development.
• Evaluates and improves the planning process.
• Evaluate lesson plans and observe classes on a regular basis.
• Advocates, facilitates and monitors the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment improvement in the accomplishment of goals, objectives and standards.
• Organize and implement a system for the evaluation and selection of instructional materials that are free of bias and designed to meet the Curriculum Standards.
• Review and approve teachers’ choices of supplementary material and designed booklets.
• Collect and review weekly lesson plans from teachers and send feedback.
• Analyze assessments results, design remedial plans
• Check syllabus of each course at the beginning of the year
• Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties.
• Ensure that staff supervision and evaluation procedures are accomplished in a fair and consistent manner that encourages accountability, growth and excellence in accordance with the school policy.
• Supervise staff to ensure that all responsibilities are met and exceeded.
• Set a grading policy and select the appropriate categories to evaluate and assess the students on.
• Review instructional and grading policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistency across the various grade levels.
• Monitors and communicates benchmark exams, standardized tests and comparing data in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, teaching and improvement. Report results to vice principal.

Job Requirements

• At least (5 to 8 ) years previous HOD experience ( British system)
• Skilled teacher with solid commitment to teaching and learning and strong subject knowledge in relevant area.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Team and resource management, strategic planning and decision-making.
• Ability to motivate a team and command respect.
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English( native speakers can apply)
• Teaching diploma/ degree is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply professional knowledge to ensure the excellent level of work outcome.