HYLANDS SCHOOL HEAD OF DEPARTMENT PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Desirable Education and Qualifications    Qualified Teacher Status Graduate Evidence of appropriate CPD related to subject area Good honours degree Experience   Involvement in dissemination of good practice Experience of successfully leading a department or subject area Planning and delivering effective staff development sessions and meetings Classroom teaching at KS3, 4 and post 16 History of excellent pupil achievement at all levels  Involvement in training/ mentoring/ coaching  Experience of working in more than one school Excellent subject knowledge across all necessary disciplines Knowledge of effective teaching and learning styles and assessment methods in subject area Knowledge of effective AfL strategies Thorough knowledge of subject area, exam syllabi and excellent ICT skills  Ability to use and understand assessment data  Familiar with effective learner progress intervention strategies  Familiarity with Ofsted Self – Evaluation Framework Commitment to raising achievement Excellent classroom teacher High expectations of all pupils Ability to create an effective learning environment for all students  Evidence of successful lesson planning, delivery and evaluation Ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues Ability to successfully lead and develop a team of Heads of Department Excellent time management Excellent communication skills Ability to get others to generate ideas and contribute to debate A role model for staff and learners Ability to effectively monitor and provide feedback to staff Ability to inspire others  Evidence of innovative practice High expectations of students and colleagues Attention to detail and determination for success Enthusiasm and commitment Open –mindedness A forward-thinking approach Sense of humour  Potential for promotion    Knowledge and Understanding     Teaching and Learning Skills and Attributes             Personal Qualities       Evidence of further professional study  Development in colleagues of a range of teaching and learning styles  Charismatic