YAOVI AFLA

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Skills

- Curriculum & Academic Leadership
- Pedagogical Expertise
- Team Management & Development
- Assessment & Data Literacy
- Budget & Resource Management
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Tech Integration
- Compliance & Policy

About

*Summary*
A Head of Language Department blends strong academic expertise in linguistics and pedagogy with leadership and management skills. They shape curriculum, grow teachers, track student progress through data, manage budgets, and champion language learning across the school. The role requires being multilingual or deeply cross-cultural, strategic in planning, and practical in day-to-day problem solving — basically the link between classroom practice and whole-school vision for languages.

*Key Skills of a Head of Language Department*

- *Curriculum & Academic Leadership*
Design, review, and align language curricula with standards like CEFR/ACTFL. Set learning outcomes and ensure progression across levels.
- *Pedagogical Expertise*
Deep knowledge of language acquisition and teaching methods. Coach teachers on differentiation, assessment, and integrating all four skills.
- *Team Management & Development*
Recruit, mentor, and evaluate staff. Run PD, observe classes, give feedback, and build a collaborative department culture.
- *Assessment & Data Literacy*
Create fair assessments, moderate grading, analyze results from exams like IELTS/DELF/DELE, and use data to adjust instruction.
- *Budget & Resource Management*
Manage funds for textbooks, software, language labs, trips, and subscriptions. Report spend to senior leadership.
- *Cross-Cultural Communication*
Work across languages/cultures. Liaise with parents, partner schools, and exchange programs. Usually multilingual.
- *Strategic Planning*
Set department vision and KPIs: boost proficiency rates, launch immersion events, expand offerings, or raise exam pass rates.
- *Stakeholder Engagement*
Advocate for languages to students, parents, and leadership. Organize language days, clubs, debates, and outreach.
- *Tech Integration*
Use LMS platforms, language apps, and AI tools to extend learning beyond class time.
- *Compliance & Policy*
Stay current on education policy, safeguarding, exam regulations, and accessibility for SEND/EAL learners.