Subject Leadership

Elements of the subject leader role

Intent

• Having oversight of curriculum coverage and ensuring that the curriculum meets national requirements
• Ensuring that colleagues are aware of expectations
• Action planning for future development
• Ensuring that appropriate resources are in place to deliver a rich and challenging curriculum.

Implementation

• Ensuring that teaching within the subject is strong and promotes the acquisition of key knowledge, building on prior learning
• Leading professional development, providing guidance and support to colleagues
• Oversee assessment
• Making best use of financial and human resources to impact on standards
• Promoting the subject and championing the subject with colleagues and pupils.

Impact

• Monitoring the effectiveness of teaching and the impact on learning and standards
• Evaluating and summarising all aspects of the subject to define next steps for improvement.