We do all we can to help pupils, teachers and adult learners feel welcome and familiar with the facilities available. You may already have met some of the staff. Here's your chance to find out more about what they do at the CLC and what they have done in their past careers that makes them exactly the right people for the job.
CLC Manager John has a degree in Computer Science and experience of how (and how not!) to provide theatre performances and workshops to the young people of Toxteth with ’The Spark’ theatre collective. After a teacher training course he taught in Manchester for over 12 years, establishing the ICT department at Abraham Moss High School. After a school fire in 1997, he and the team started all over again!
Following the successful bid for a City Learning Centre @ Abraham Moss, John realised how much he would like to work in such a dynamic and exciting environment. Whilst working at the CLC he has met a wide variety of educationalists from across Manchester.
In his own words: "I firmly believe the CLC will be a place where teachers from across our partnership can come together and learn from each other. Our aim is to provide a learning experience where teachers and learners can try out new ideas. I enjoy a challenge, so, whenever I get the chance, I find a hill to climb - anything over 2,000 ft!"
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An invaluable member of the CLC team, Mo has a varied background in both ICT and as a teaching assistant. He has worked for companies including Olivetti - who provide IT services to Barclays Bank, WH Smith and Halifax Building Society - and Micromass, a market leader in the manufacture of clinical instruments.
After three years with Micromass Mo decided to join Manchester City Council SRB so that he could work with people in the community. It was there that he heard about the City Learning Centre project and was very interested to join a team that would be helping to develop such an exciting new technology venue.
More words from Mo himself:
"My job at the CLC combines the two things I enjoy most, technology and working with people. I also like the idea of giving something back to the community. When I'm not at work, you'll probably find me dancing Salsa!"
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Jackie has a career background in Staff Training, Personnel, Marketing and Technical Services for large Retail companies. Her positions have included Personal and Team Secretary. After years of working in a corporate environment she's found the CLC a very different kind of challenge and is inspired by the achievements of children and adult learners.
Jackie says, "All this new technology is brilliant and proves you're never too old to learn! When I'm not working, I'm dancing… either Latin or Ballroom… or up to my elbows in cake mix!"
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James comes from a Humanities background and has a BA in History and an MA in European Politics. He has taught in Stockport, Merseyside and Manchester schools. James is currently on a two-year secondment from Abraham Moss High School. He has written various CPD programmes for the Specialist Schools Trust and given guest seminars at Edge Hill University.
James has used ICT extensively in his teaching and has seen the benefits it brought to enhancing learning and teaching. James says "I have seen how the effective use of ICT can engage and enthuse leaners, foster improved communication, raise achievement and enable better understanding." He applied for the position in the CLC as he wanted access to the latest cutting-edge technology and share his expertise and enthusiasm within the CLC partnership.
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