Senior Staff Roles and Responsibilities :: Queen Elizabeth High School

Neil Morrison [Headteacher]
Helen Bailey [Deputy Head] - Teaching & Learning (KS3 - KS5)
Andy Byers [Deputy Head] - Curriculum (KS3 - KS5)
Diane Harris [Deputy Head] - Pupil Guidance & Support (KS3 - KS5)
Les Palmer [Assistant Head] - Director of Lower School (KS3)
James Andriot [Assistant Head] - Director of Individual Student Support/Director of Performing Arts
John Hill - Director of Sixth Form (KS5)
Andy Hedley - Director of Upper School (KS4)
Susan Hope [School Business Manager]

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Pupil Guidance & Support (DIH)

Transition programme (including curriculum based activities for Y5-8, Y8-9 transition programme and Y9 induction)
Development with LGC of the PSHCE Programme/Scheme of Work
Provide support for Y9 LGC (attendance, behaviour, uniform and pastoral support)
Support new Y9 LGC with construction of tutor groups
Use data to identify under-achievement; work with LGC and SENCo/Head of Additional Needs to co-ordinate intervention programmes
Attend Y9 year team meetings
Attendance at LGC meetings

Curriculum & Standards (ANB)

Review and development of the Y9 curriculum
Use of assessment data to identify under-achievement or other issues in subject areas and liaise with curriculum leaders to address these
Middle School Curriculum Liaison (attend Middle School Heads' meetings and manage KS3 Liaison Programme)
Lead the options process for Y8 to Y9 students
Attend curriculum leaders' meetings and provide input on Y9 issues

Teaching & Learning (HEB)

Observe teaching in Y9 and support process of improving quality of T&L at KS3
Contribute to Middle Leader Development in relation to Y9 teaching, learning, A4L and differentiation
Lead initiatives and support departments in tracking Y9 students, overseeing student panels
Oversee Y9 aspect of E-learning strategy and other teaching initiatives

Other Duties

Oversee cover supervision arrangements
Assisting the Deputy Head Curriculum with (a) input and co-ordination of option systems and (b) construction and maintenance of school timetable.
Assisting the Deputy Head Teaching & Learning – organising and implementing a teachers' coaching and mentoring programme

Carry out SENCo role
Manage the team of Teaching Assistants
Oversee the work of the Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator
Oversee the work of the Lead Teacher ASD provision
Work with the Directors of Schools on intervention and support programmes for specific students (SEN, disaffected, persistent absentees)
Lead and manage the work of Turning Point
Co-ordinate Performing Arts at QEHS
Lead school links with relevant arts and arts education agencies
Act as the school's BTEC Quality nominee

Pupil Guidance & Support (DIH)

Transition programme KS4-KS5 including options
Development with LGCs of the PSHCE Programme/Scheme of Work
Provide support for Y12 and Y13 LGCs (attendance, behaviour and pastoral support)
Use data to identify under-achievement: work with LGCs and SENCo/Head of Additional Needs to co-ordinate intervention programme (internal and external)
Attend Y12 and Y13 team meetings

Curriculum & Standards (ANB)

Review and development of the KS5 curriculum
Use of assessment data to identify under-achievement or other issues in subject areas and liaise with curriculum leaders to address these
Lead the options process for Y11 to Y12 students
Attend curriculum leaders' meetings and provide input on Y12 and Y13 issues
Co-ordinate KS5 Work Related Learning

Teaching & Learning (HEB)

Observe teaching in Years 12 and 13 and support process of improving quality of T&L at KS5
Contribute to Middle Leader Development in relation to Y12 and Y13 teaching, learning, A4L and differentiation
Lead initiatives and support departments in tracking Y12 and Y13 students, overseeing student panels
Oversee Y12 and Y13 aspects of E-learning strategy and other teaching initiatives

Pupil Guidance & Support (DIH)

Transition programme KS3-KS4 including options
Development with LGCs of the PSHCE Programme/Scheme of Work
Oversight and monitoring of Work Experience
Provide support for Y10 and Y11 LGCs (attendance, behaviour, uniform and pastoral support)
Use data to identify under-achievement: work with LGCs and SENCo/Head of Additional Needs to co-ordinate intervention programme (internal and external)
Attend Y10 and Y11 team meetings
Attendance at LGC meetings

Curriculum & Standards (ANB)

Transition programme KS3-KS4 including options
Development with LGCs of the PSHCE Programme/Scheme of Work
Oversight and monitoring of Work Experience
Provide support for Y10 and Y11 LGCs (attendance, behaviour, uniform and pastoral support)
Use data to identify under-achievement: work with LGCs and SENCo/Head of Additional Needs to co-ordinate intervention programme (internal and external)
Attend Y10 and Y11 team meetings
Attendance at LGC meetings

Teaching and Learning (HEB)

Observe teaching in Years 10 and 11 and support process of improving quality of T&L at KS4
Contribute to Middle Leader Development in relation to Y10 and Y11 teaching, learning, A4L and differentiation
Lead initiatives and support departments in tracking Y10 and Y11 students, overseeing student panels
Oversee Y10 and Y11 aspects of E-learning strategy and other teaching initiatives

Monitor the effectiveness of support staff/systems and plan strategic development
Monitor the financial procedures and systems in the school and liaise with the head teacher and governors on financial matters
Ensure health and safety requirements with regard to people and property are maintained
Ensure procedures are in place for monitoring the school site and its buildings, their maintenance, development and efficient use
Ensure the school meets the financial regulations
Manage the administration related to personnel and payroll matters
Oversee data management systems
Oversee ICT network and audio visual systems and support
Oversee career development of support staff including performance management and training
Oversee examination system
Adult Education
School Catering
Oversee School Transport arrangements (with other SLT members)