We have a pool of subject specialists, bringing leadership and expertise to faculties at The Brunts Academy

Our Subject Leads are ambitious and passionate practitioners that have a range of responsibilities within their subject areas, which include:

• Working closely with the Principal to provide strategic direction and leadership within their own curriculum area through developing and implementing policies which will result in effective teaching and learning and strong outcomes for all students;
• Creating a climate which enables staff to develop and maintain positive attitudes and confidence in delivering the curriculum;
• Leading on the development of appropriate specifications, schemes of work and giving guidance on teaching and learning strategies in own area to ensure continuity and progression for all individuals and groups;
• Ensuring appropriate curriculum targets are set and regularly monitor students progress, interrogate data to inform the curriculum and take action as necessary;
• Ensuring effective assessment for learning processes and practices across own area;
• Leading effective development of students’ literacy, numeracy, specific subject study skills, information technology skills, work related learning; enterprise and citizenship through the curriculum areas;
• Monitoring and evaluating the quality of teaching and learning with a focus on improving teaching and learning further so that it impacts positively upon learning;
• Helping colleagues to create an appropriate climate and environment for learning so that effective learning can take place effectively.