JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: DIRECTORATE: SECTION: GRADE ...

JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE:DIRECTORATE:SECTION:GRADE:English Consultant (Primary National Strategy)Children, Families and Learning(Learning and School Support)School ImprovementSoulbury point 9 to 12 ( to 15 with SPA)DATE PREPARED: June 2007 (Revised January 2009)CLOSING DATE: 15 th March 2009REPORTS TO:English Strand LeaderJOB PURPOSE:To provide training and support to schools, teachers and children (Foundation Stage,KS1 and 2) in order to raise standards in English.To carry out actions in plans relevant to the School Improvement Team and thePrimary National Strategy.MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:• Provide training in English (including advice on resources), and specificallythe National Literacy Strategy, to headteachers, governors and teachers inthe primary phase.• Develop teachers’ abilities through utilising a range of professionaldevelopment resources including coaching and modelling teaching anddemonstrating effective classroom practice.• Provide guidance on assessment linked to the subject including the use ofpupil tracking systems.• Provide in-school support and guidance to schools, including those withintervention plans, to secure continual improvement where required.• Assist schools in preparing audits and action plans for the development ofliteracy.• Work with other teams in School Standards and Improvement and otherswithin the Local Authority to ensure that there are cross-curricular and crossphase dimensions to support and guidance, thereby promoting continuity andprogression.• Provide additional support as required to support the Local Authority’sstatutory functions e.g. in respect of additional support for NQTs experiencingdifficulties, or where a pupil is at risk of exclusion.• Compile reports on the progress of schools towards meeting targets.• Take part in relevant LA and Regional meeting related to the Primary NationalStrategy.• Compile reports and notes of visit in accordance with LA practice.• Receive training and development relevant to the post.• Undertake other duties consistent with the grade and expertise of the

postholder as may be required.DECISIONS MADE:• Determining how well schools and children are performing in literacy and thequality of provision in literacy in schools• Implementing actions, where relevant, in LA plans and strategy plans• Determining the most effective way of supporting a school (with advice from linemanager)• Establishing programmes of support for schools• Managing relationships with relevant staff in schools• Understanding the strengths and weaknesses in school planningCONTACTS:• All people connected with schools including pupils, staff, headteachers,governors and parents• Local Authority Staff• Representatives from National StrategiesRESOURCE CONTROLLED:(staff managed, budget controlled or budget impacted)• All decisions through line manager• Advising schools on their allocation and use of resources in literacyORGANISATIONAL CHART:School ImprovementServices ManagerCurriculum SupportTeam LeaderEnglish StrandLeaderEnglishConsultant

4. Style andBehaviourCRB Required(please indicatethe legal reasonfor CRB – if indoubt discuss withHR)Work RelatedTravel(please indicate asappropriate)Health & SafetyRisk Assessment(please indicatewhich areapplicable)• construct, implement andevaluate plans to promoteimprovement within the LAor schools• utilise ICT effectively• To command respect, froma range of people includingschool staff and governors,parents, children and youngpeople, colleagues andmembers through displayinga high level ofprofessionalism at all times• To adhere strictly toprinciples of confidentiality,when appropriate, and toshare information withrelevant others whenappropriateYes - In a position of authority/trustProvide car for business use (Essential User)Not applicable