ATTRIBUTES
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ESSENTIAL
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PREFERRED
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HOW IDENTIFIED
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Qualifications
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Degree or equivalent in computer science or related discipline
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Specific certification in Moodle 2.x development
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Application form
Qualification certificates |
Knowledge and Skills
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xHTML5, CSS, PHP5, mySQL5, JavaScript, Apache |
OSX/Linux System Administration, Authentication and Scripting
jQuery
XML/XSL Active Directory |
Application form and interview
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Experience
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Min. 6 months Moodle programming and current to Moodle 2.x
Examples of bespoke Moodle plugin development and maintenance
Keen interest in the Moodle development community
Sound knowledge of code security, appropriate to the protection of the student data in our care
Genuine wish to be part of a forward-thinking international educational institution, seeking to push the boundaries of e-learning provision |
Writing plug-ins to Git/CVS
Installing and running multi-site Moodle installations
Cross-browser optimisation
Moodle integration modules (e.g. GApps, Shibbolith, Mahara)
Experience with 3rd party or API plug-in integration (e.g. a school MIS)
Visual design skills would be great (e.g. Photoshop
Illustrator) as would a general awareness of DAWs (e.g. Apple Logic, ProTools, Reason)
Actively engage and contribute to the wider on-line Moodle community
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Application form and interview
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Disposition/
Attitude
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Will do, can do, does do
Presents solutions, not problems
Highly motivated and self reliant
Can work effectively both individually and in a team |
Liaises with tutors and students and uses their observations to suggest and implement further ideas for custom development |
Interview
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Practical and Intellectual Skills
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Outstanding organisational and planning skills required to meet tight deadlines
Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills
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Sets and achieves high standards for self and others
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Interview
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Personal Qualities
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Keen interest in pushing the envelope in education and e-Learning
Empathy with learners and teaching staff
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Robust personality
Great sense of humour
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Interview
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