Michael Robert Jackson

‘The Course of My Life’

(that’s Curriculum Vitae to you and me )

I was born in 1970, in the North West of

England...

...that crucible of humanity that birthed

the industrial revolution...

...Britpop...

...and the finest football teams in the world.

I am educated to Master’s level

A Higher National Diploma in Engineering from Sheffield Hallam University

A Bachelor of Science honours degree in Materials Science from the University of Manchester

Half of a Master of Science degree in Advanced Manufacturing with Lasers from the University of LiverpoolA Post Graduate Certificate of Education from Edge Hill University CollegeA Secondary Subject Knowledge Enhancement for Chemistry from Liverpool John Moore’s University

I have eight years experience in industry...

...working for and with some of the largest companies in the world

And over fourteen years experience in education.

Teaching in over 50 schools in the North West of England as a supply teacher

Successfully completing my Induction Year as a Science teacher at Ainsdale Hope High School

Setting up Design Technology departments at St Christopher’s School, Gibraltar, Pathways School, India and Jeddah Knowledge School, Saudi Arabia

Contributing to whole school initiatives at all of my long term postings in the UK and abroad

I am qualified to teach

have further experience teaching

Resistant Materials to Post 16 Electronics to Post 16 Chemistry to Post 16

ICT from KS2 to KS3 General Science to KS4 Art to KS3 Vocational studies (ASDAN) to

KS4and a firm grasp on practice of International Baccalaureate MYP and

DP programs Graphics, Textiles, System Control and

Food Maths, Humanities, English

In terms of skills, I would say that I am...

An effective communicator

A talented classroom practitioner

An innovative designer

And an accomplished team player

I believe that...

...one person can make a difference

...it is important for us to get along

...education is key to unlocking our human potential

...and that it is never a good idea to take oneself

too seriously.

Gibraltar Dragons Junior Rugby club, founded 2007. First Gibraltarian sports club to compete in Spain.

St Christopher’s School Science and Technology challenge 2008 and 2009

Successful clubs in Chess, Computer Gaming and DT 2006-2013

Jeddah Knowledge Design Technology room from scratch 2013

St Christopher’s School Art, Design and Technology room refit 2008

Ainsdale Hope High School’s successful Guinness World Record attempt 2006

At the same time, I understand what it takes to be an ‘above and beyond’

professional.

I am looking to lead, or become part of, a forward thinking educational team,

incorporating a project based approach to learning, that is passionate about

achieving the best in terms of:-

•standards of teaching•student wellbeing •progression towards a brighter future.

My vision...1) To develop a holistic, skills based curriculum that grows as the student grows

Inspiration

Crystallisation

Realisation

Evaluation

Simplified for years 7 to

9

Developed in years 9 and 10

Complete and ready for student deployment in

years 11 to 13

Adversity

Rigour

Growth

Understanding

My vision...2) To develop a cohesive series of short and long term projects, across all subjects, that

stimulate learning and interest in accordance with the facets of understanding

My vision...3) To integrate the best practices of

traditional learning with the cutting edge of 21st century educational philosophy.

• Interdiscplinary Units• Interdiscplinary Resources• Groundbreaking, useful technology• Open ended, project based learning• Cognitive development• Positive discipline

My vision…4) to bring focus, clarity and direction to what the IB literature calls ‘Guardians of the World;’ keeping an eye on emerging and evolving technologies that may affect the future our students will inherit.

Interested?Then call

me+44 (0) 7506106083Skype me

flameofthenorthor email me

flameofthenorth@yahoo.com

I look forward to discussing your plans.

Enjoy your day. Michael Robert JacksonSKEE PGCE BSc(Hons)

HND FGWR

+44 (0) 7506106083

flameofthenorth

flameofthenorth@yahoo.com