The ICT Department forms part of the Technology Learning Area (TLA). The department is a well organised, energetic and very effective team whose teaching and support enables students to achieve their full potential: our recent results have been outstanding.

Staffing

There are currently nine members of staff working in this expanding department, five of whom have full-time ICT timetables. The Head of Department is responsible for whole school curriculum ICT and different teachers within the department hold responsibility for KS3, KS4 and the school website.

Resources

The ICT department has four dedicated classrooms for the teaching of ICT and has access to four other ICT areas around the school. All the rooms have SMART boards, which are used extensively in lessons. The Academys new Sixth Form extension will be completed by September 2009 and will house five more ICT rooms. Each classroom has between 20 and 30 workstations so all students in sets 1 to 5 have access to a computer in every lesson. Class sets of headphones and microphones are avail-able in each room as well as the use of digital cameras. We have a huge range of software available to use including: Adobe Creative Suite Serif Suite Movie Making Software Microsoft Office

ICT Department

The department teaches across the full ability range from Year 7 upwards. We group students predominantly according to their attainment and ability, but also take into consideration other academic indicators (e.g. SATs scores) and their social interaction with other students. Key Stage 3 Years 7, 8, 9 students receive two one hour lessons per week. The students are taught in two parallel bands, one of four sets and one of five. As an ICT specialist academy there is a lot of emphasis on developing the key ICT skills throughout key stage 3 and beyond. All students will take the ICT functional skills exam at the end of key stage 3 in preparation for the GCSE. The curriculum is set out in a detailed Scheme of Work and Programme of Study using the New National Framework and Curriculum for ICT. Key Stage 4 In Years 10 & 11 Sets 1 to 3 will study the AQA GCSE Specification A. Set 4 and 5 students will study the OCR CLAIT Plus course that is linked to the Microsoft Office Specialist course and is a level two qualification. All students receive two one hour lessons per week. Key Stage 5 The Academy will have a new Sixth Form built in time for September 2009. We will teach AS and A2 Level ICT and BTEC National Award for IT Practitioners.

Teaching and Learning

ICT Department

Exam Results

We are delighted by the first two years key stage 3 results. The first students to finish key stage 3 since the Academy opened achieved 91% level 5 and above and the second year achieved 85% level 5 and above. We are extremely confident this will be reflected in our first set of GCSE results.

Main Scale Teacher ICT

Mossbourne Community Academy is committed to educational excellence in Hackney. Your job will be to work with both the dedicated team of ICT teachers and the school community in order to ensure a high quality inclusive education for all. This will include a strong focus on raising the aspirations and educational achievement for all learners across the age and ability range.

Person Specification

The successful applicant will be extremely well organised, energetic and willing to go the extra mile. They will be focused on the attainment of all pupils, accepting no excuses for under achievement. They will have (or be about to gain) Qualified Teacher Status. Experience at KS5 would be looked upon favourably.

The successful candidate will have the following knowledge and skills:

Knowledge and understanding of the ICT National Curriculum & The National Strategy Knowledge and understanding of the ICT GCSE preferably the AQA spec A The ability to select appropriate teaching methods and resources according to pupils

differing needs and their preferred learning style Effective classroom management and efficient organisation of resources Effective planning, assessment and record keeping Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with other teachers, support staff and

parents/carers

As a Teacher at the Academy you will be expected to:

Promote and be committed to the Academys aims and objectives Implement Academy policies Promote and be committed to securing high expectations for learning Provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment Plan and deliver high quality lessons on a daily basis Set appropriate homework for classes and monitor progress Assess, record and track the progress of pupils Have due regard for maintaining health, safety and security Contribute to the ICT Departments schemes of work Undertake duties around the Academy as and when required Be a member of the pastoral team and, if required, a form tutor carrying out the associated

responsibilities Comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level

that is not specified in this job description

Main Scale Teacher ICT

Mossbourne Community Academy 100 Downs Park Road, E5 8JY

Phone: 020 8525 5200 Fax: 020 8525 5222

Email: admin@mossbourne,hackney.sch.uk