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The Girls Day School Trust

Girls Day School Trust: Job Description

Role Assistant Head (Co-curr iculum)

Job Purpose Overall responsibility for the strategic development andeffective resourcing of the co-curriculum and fo r all relatedplanning and organisation. Oversight of the day-to-dayrunning o f co-curricular activities and for the leadership o fstaff engaged in arranging and delivering activities.

Accountable to: The Head

Responsible for: Sport, Music, Drama, D of E, Social Services

Accoun tab il it ies 1. Pol icy/Strateg ic di rection and development

a. Is responsible for the co-curricular calendar, liaising withthe Senior Teacher;

b. Plans, monitors and reviews the programme of weeklyco-curricular activities on activities afternoons, afterschool and in the lunch hour;

c. Is responsible for monitoring the educational value,coherence and creativity of the yearly programme forthe 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 forthe minutes of the Co-curriculum Team;

g. Oversees co-curriculum budgets, and the resourcing ofthe co-curricular programme more widely;

h. Is responsible for enhancing the arrangements for front-of-house at public events (for example, concerts,productions, sports teas).

1. Staff and Pupil invo lvement

a. Liaises with Tutors and Departmental Heads to reviewpupil 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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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 overindividual requests for trips;

Generalrequirements

All school staff are expected to:

a. Work towards and support the school vision and the currentschool objectives outlined in the School Development Plan.

b. Contribute to the schools programme of extra-curricularactivities.

c. Support and contribute to the schools responsibility forsafeguarding students.

d. Work within the schools health and safety policy to ensurea safe working environment for staff, students and visitors

e. Work within the GDSTs Diversity Policy to promote equalityof opportunity for all students and staff, both current andprospective.

f. Maintain high professional standards of attendance,punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteousrelations 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.

Review andAmendment

This job description should be seen as enabling rather thanrestrictive and will be subject to regular review.

Example Person Specification

Skills Required

Leadership skills: the ability to lead and manage people to work towardsa common goal

Essential

Decision making skills: the ability to solve problems and make decisions Essential

Teamwork: the ability to work collaboratively with others Essential

Communication skills: the ability to make points clearly and understandthe views of others

Essential

Self-management skills: the ability to plan time effectively and organiseoneself well.

Essential

Knowledge Base

Excellent professional knowledge and understanding Essential


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Excellent subject knowledge Essential

Understanding of national and examination curricular requirements ofthe subject.

Desirable

Up to date with professional developments in the subject and otheraspects of education

Desirable

Qualifications/Attainment

A well qualified graduate with QTS or the equivalent gainedthrough experience.

Level Essential

Experience

Experience of organising or participating in co-curricular activities. Essential

Experience of participating in or leading a whole school initiative Desirable

Significant successful experience as a subject or pastoral leader, or inan equivalent post of responsibility

Essential

Experience as a subject teacher covering KS3-5 Desirable

Experience of teaching A level and GCSE in the subject for at least 2cycles.

Desirable

At titude/approach

Ability to enthuse children and adults Essential

Possess a positive attitude and approach to change and development EssentialFlexible and firm with the ability to know when to be either Desirable

Enjoy rising to the challenges inherent in a school environment Essential

Lifelong learner Essential

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