Assistant Head of Department (English)

About the Role:Prospero Teaching is excited to announce an opportunity for a Assistant Head of Department (English) to join a secondary school in the Liverpool area. The successful applicant will assist in the management, organisation and teaching of English, to ensure that pupils achieve their full potential in this subject. Assistant Head of DepartmentLocation: LiverpoolStart Date: April 2027Contract Type: Temporary, Long TermWorking Hours: Full-time, 8:00 am - 4:00 pmPay: Paid to scaleKey Responsibilities:Committed to establishing a strong classroom culture where every pupil can learn and make outstanding progress.Assist the Head of English in the management and teaching of English.Ensure that English is taught and assessed according to the National Curriculum and Examination Board requirements in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.Monitor the quality of teaching and learning of English. This will include scrutiny of lesson plans, book sampling, ensuring that work is regularly and effectively marked, providing levels and guidance on how to improve performance.Lead on intervention and working with data to evaluate the department''s performance and inform interventionsProvide advice on assessment decisions and arrange for the internal moderation / standardisation of marking coursework.Update teachers on any curriculum changesCarry out Performance Management Reviews of staff in the English Department.Plan and organise visits, trips and speakersForm Tutor to an assigned group of ..... full job details .....