JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: ICT

JOB TITLE: Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator TLR2c £2,816 THE DEPARTMENT The ICT department is successful and highly motivated. Currently all students take a GCSE in ICT and can opt to take a GCSE in Computer Science. From September 2014 however both courses will be optional. One of the Department’s key aims is to make the subject exciting, challenging, relevant and accessible to all students. The department consists of four members of staff. The departmental structure consists of a Head of Department with responsibility for Key Stage 5, a second in charge responsible for Key Stage 4 and a Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator. Accommodation consists of a suite of five teaching rooms with thirty cabled, networked machines in each. These were replaced in the summer of 2012 and run Windows 7 Professional, Macromedia MX 2004 and Office 2010. Also in each room are black and white and colour lasers, a scanner, an interactive whiteboard (Smartboard) and multi-media facilities including a ceiling-mounted projector. A wireless network is installed throughout the school to supplement the cabled network and this is all supported by a Network Manager and two full-time technicians. The department is supported in its work by a central administrative team. It regularly welcomes students from the local SCITT and GTP schemes for either their ‘A’ or ‘B’ placements. The department makes a significant contribution to whole-school initiatives through participating in teaching and learning forums, putting new ideas into practice and ensuring that students leave school with a high level of ICT skills. Members of the department also provide twilight training sessions as required in the use of various software packages. Clubs and GCSE and A level catch-up sessions are provided after school and revision and taster sessions are provided in the Easter and summer holidays for Year 11 and prospective Year 7 students.

CURRICULUM Key Stage 3 Years 7 to 9 are taught in discrete ICT slots and predominantly in single sex classes which are set by ability. All follow a modular course in line with the National Strategy.

In Year 7 students complete three modules of work following an introduction to the school network and online safety. These are:

Desk Top Publishing which includes creating and embedding a podcast

An introduction to spreadsheets which includes financial modelling and marketing

Sequencing instructions and computer games in Scratch. In Year 8 students again complete three modules. These are:

The Information Superhighway. This looks in detail at refining their skills with regard to the use of the internet, as well as the use of presentation software

Web authoring and design

Advanced use of Scratch by applying coding techniques to create interaction and feedback.

Previously in Year 9 students have begun their GCSE course. From September we will be looking to introduce a course which gives students a taster of both ICT and Computer Science thus enabling them to make an informed choice when they choose their GCSE options. Key Stage 4 In September 2013 all students in Years 10 and 11 will follow the compulsory Edexcel GCSE course in ICT. Some students in Year 11 have also opted to take extra modules in order to achieve 2 GCSEs. Year 10 will also be offered the AQA GCSE course in Computer Science as an option.

Key Stage 5 Students follow the OCR ICT course. Again this is an extremely popular option and it is offered at both AS and A2. As part of the course students are required to define and develop ICT systems, the marks for this comprising 40% of the overall total. The BTEC level 3 in ICT is also being offered for the first time starting September 2013.

ATTAINMENT The ICT department is successful. Standards at all Key Stages have been at or above national averages in most years.

PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ACHIEVING A*-C IN G.C.S.E. ICT

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

87.1 86.1 83.2 84.7 80.9 86.5 90.0 61.0

PERCENTAGE OFSTUDENTS ACHIEVING A*-E IN A LEVEL ICT

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

96.6 93.0 90.3 100 97.4 100 95.5 89.0

THE POST The post commences on the 1st September, 2013. An experienced, well qualified and committed ICT teacher is required to teach across the age and ability range and to carry out the role of Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator as described below:

KEY STAGE CO-ORDINATORS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Implementing school policies relevant to the Key Stage including those relating to behaviour, homework, assessment/marking, literacy, numeracy, ICT, SMSC.

Ensuring that all students’ can (and do) make at least the minimum expected progress within the agreed key stage.

Ensuring that effective tracking of students’ progress is in place throughout the key stage you are responsible for; through accurate identification, any underperformance is supported by intervention programmes whose impact is closely monitored.

Ensuring that the core values of the school (Enjoy, Enrich, Achieve) are fully expressed by the department

Creating and developing appropriate schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment tools taking into account the need for differentiation and the inclusion of ICT, literacy, numeracy, SMSC.

Liaising with other key stage co-ordinators (including Key Stage 2 where relevant) under the direction of the Head of Department or Executive.

Setting and moderation of internal examinations.

Moderation of examination coursework (if an examination key stage). KEY STAGE CO-ORDINATORS WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

The standards (this includes the attainment outcomes, and progress outcomes) reached by all students throughout the agreed Key Stage, including those who are G&T and ‘vulnerable’.

The standard/quality of teaching delivered throughout the Key Stage. KEY STAGE CO-ORDINATORS WILL ASSIST HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS IN:

The appraisal of staff, as agreed by the Head of Department, and the evaluation of the quality of teaching and learning.

The provision of appropriate training.

Carrying out, following consultation, any other reasonable task determined by the HOD, including deputising in the event of absence if required and representing the department on relevant school working groups e.g. the Teaching and Learning Community.

ALL STAFF AT MOULSHAM HIGH SCHOOL ARE EXPECTED TO: Participate in the performance management and development review process, taking personal

responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion

with their line manager

Comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health and safety in the

workplace

Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the school’s Equal

Opportunities Policy.

The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade. This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post and may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the postholder. The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

(March 2013)

Person Specification POST: KS3 Co-ordinator in ict In due course we would expect all the qualities and attributes listed below to be acquired by the successful candidate. Those marked ‘Essential’ must be demonstrable at the point of interview.

Qualities and Attributes Essential Desirable

Qualifications

Good quality Honours degree

PGCE, or equivalent, in Secondary Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Experience

Proven success in teaching ICT in KS3 and KS4

Proven success in teaching ICT up to A Level

Ability to teach Computer Science

Evidence of having made a valuable contribution to departmental practice

Knowledge / Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Good and imaginative use of resources including new technologies

Good understanding of Assessment for Learning and the ability to put this into practice

Well developed behaviour management skills

An ability to forge good working relationships with staff and students

Organisational skills

Knowledge and understanding of current developments in ICT particularly at Key Stage 3

An understanding of the qualities of a good Scheme of Work

Know how to analyse and interpret data in order to monitor pupil progress

Ability to support colleagues and monitor the quality of teaching and learning

Ensure that whole school policies are implemented consistently

Personal

Ability to work hard under pressure

Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Commitment to continued personal development

General

Good attendance and punctuality record

Professional dress