The Girls Day School Trust Girls Day School Trust: Job Description Role Job Purpose Assistant

Head (Co-curriculum) Overall responsibility for the strategic development and effective resourcing of the co-curriculum and for all related planning and organisation. Oversight of the day-to-day running of co-curricular activities and for the leadership of staff engaged in arranging and delivering activities. The Head Sport, Music, Drama, D of E, Social Services 1. Policy/Strategic direction and development a. Is responsible for the co-curricular calendar, liaising with the Senior Teacher; b. Plans, monitors and reviews the programme of weekly co-curricular activities on activities afternoons, after school and in the lunch hour; c. Is responsible for monitoring the educational value, coherence and creativity of the yearly programme for the performing and creative arts; d. Monitors the quality and performance of sport; e. Is responsible for the development and running of clubs and societies; f. Prepares the business for, chairs, and is responsible for the minutes of the Co-curriculum Team; g. Oversees co-curriculum budgets, and the resourcing of the co-curricular programme more widely; h. Is responsible for enhancing the arrangements for frontof-house at public events (for example, concerts, productions, sports teas). 1. Staff and Pupil involvement a. Liaises with Tutors and Departmental Heads to review pupil involvement; b. Works with the Deputy Head on the deployment of staff; c. Develops the recording of and reporting on pupil participation and achievement; d. Is responsible for publicity material (printed and on the website) about the co-curriculum; e. Is available for consultation by parents on co-curricular issues. 2. Service Programme a. Monitors the range of options and quality of activities;

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The Girls Day School Trust b. Oversees pupil choices; c. Is responsible for charitable activities. 3. Trips and Visits a. Grants approval of school trips and exchanges; b. Works with the Senior Teacher to provide a yearly calendar for trips and visits and consults with him over individual requests for trips;

General requirements

All school staff are expected to: a. Work towards and support the school vision and the current school objectives outlined in the School Development Plan. b. Contribute to the schools programme of extra-curricular activities. c. Support and contribute to the schools responsibility for safeguarding students. d. Work within the schools health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors e. Work within the GDSTs Diversity Policy to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff, both current and prospective. f. Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues. g. Engage actively in the performance review process. h. Adhere to policies as set out in the GDST Council Regulations, Notes of Guidance and GDST circulars. i. Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time. This job description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and will be subject to regular review.

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Example Person Specification Skills Required Leadership skills: the ability to lead and manage people to work towards a common goal Decision making skills: the ability to solve problems and make decisions Teamwork: the ability to work collaboratively with others Communication skills: the ability to make points clearly and understand the views of others Self-management skills: the ability to plan time effectively and organise oneself well. Knowledge Base Excellent professional knowledge and understanding

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The Girls Day School Trust Excellent subject knowledge Understanding of national and examination curricular requirements of the subject. Up to date with professional developments in the subject and other aspects of education Qualifications/Attainment A well qualified graduate with QTS or the equivalent gained through experience. Essential Desirable Desirable

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Experience Experience of organising or participating in co-curricular activities. Experience of participating in or leading a whole school initiative Significant successful experience as a subject or pastoral leader, or in an equivalent post of responsibility Experience as a subject teacher covering KS3-5 Experience of teaching A level and GCSE in the subject for at least 2 cycles. Attitude/approach Ability to enthuse children and adults Possess a positive attitude and approach to change and development Flexible and firm with the ability to know when to be either Enjoy rising to the challenges inherent in a school environment Lifelong learner

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