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Course Lead / Lead Lecturer for Digital Apprenticeships

Course Lead / Lead Lecturer for Digital Apprenticeships

Ada, the National College for Digital Skills

Manchester, M1 7ED

  • £40,000 - £50,000 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
August/September depending on availability
Apply by:
31 May 2021

Job overview

Nature of the role: Full time and/ or part time roles are available (we will consider job-share arrangements for the right candidate).

Responsible for: Leading on the delivery of our degree apprenticeship courses in Manchester (Tech Consultant, Software Developer initially)

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 pro-rata dependent on relevant experience.

Location and travel: the post holder will be required to lead face-to-face delivery in central Manchester on a regular basis, and will be based in our Manchester office. Some overnight travel to London will be required, for which travel and accommodation will be covered.

Start date: September 2021, or sooner

Welcome to Ada!

We are a specialist digital skills college training and developing diverse higher-level apprentices into fantastic roles in the tech sector and transforming their lives in the process. We work with over 35 of the most cutting-edge companies who choose us because of the amazing quality of our teaching, learning and support.

In London we have nearly 250 apprentices on roll from a wide range of backgrounds: 75% are recent school leavers, a third are young women, one third third ethnic minority backgrounds and many come from tough backgrounds. They represent over 15 different nationalities. They are united by their passion and enthusiasm for tech.

We are at an exciting time in the development of Ada. We have recently launched a hub for Ada activity in Manchester, with our first cohort of apprentices starting in February this year.

We are now building our team in preparation for further growth this Autumn. We are looking to recruit someone inspired by Ada’s mission and energised by the chance to play a key role in establishing Ada in Manchester from the ground up.

Your role will be integral in adopting and adapting Ada’s current apprenticeship programme to a regional specific context, and you will work closely with our academic team in London on the development and delivery of course material.

You will have experience of teaching or skills development in the tech sector, and an understanding of what good teaching and learning looks like. The ideal candidate will also have either direct industry experience or recent knowledge of a range of the skills and tools needed to be successful in entry-level roles such as Software Engineer, Developer or Data Analyst. While you won't be expected to have expertise in every topic, you will have a strong grasp of how a range of areas in the teaching of advanced digital skills fit together.

You will be an enthusiastic professional who is keen to take on a new challenge and share your expertise with the next generation of digital pioneers. We will invest in your development so that you can build your skills and change the lives of thousands of young people.

Longer-term, the appointed candidate will have the opportunity to play a significant part in shaping a new education institution for the North West that has a unique model designed to support a young person with an interest in technology all the way through to a good quality entry-level job in the tech sector whilst equipping them to lead a successful career and life.

Main Responsibilities include (fuller details are in the accompanying JD):

Act as the course delivery lead our apprenticeship delivery in Manchester

Directly deliver substantial portions of the curriculum, deploying both face to face and remote delivery, and ensuring teaching style and learning materials are differentiated for a range of abilities and prior experience

Work closely with consultants and colleagues to ensure effective delivery of the full curriculum

Adapt and develop existing and new course materials in collaboration with consultants and colleagues in London

The Person

Essential:

EITHER: Professional experience in software development

AND/OR Degree or equivalent in a technical subject (Computer Science, Software Engineering, STEM with demonstrable use of technology)

Teaching or skills development experience

Proficiency in at least one programming language (JavaScript or Python would be an advantage) and familiarity with others.

Desirable:

Experience of course design and delivery

Experience of academic assessment

Experience using remote learning tools would be an advantage

Post-graduate qualification in a technical subject or equivalent experience

Personal Qualities, Aptitudes and Skills:

A commitment to Ada’s mission and values and a passion for enabling everyone, regardless of background, to flourish and reach their full potential

An inspiring communicator and facilitator with a strong interest in what good teaching looks like

A passion for sharing your knowledge and supporting others to learn effectively

Strong collaborative working skills

Excellent time management, organisational and planning skills

Safeguarding

Ada, the National College for Digital Skill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references will be sought from previous employers prior to commencing employment. Other related pre-employment checks appropriate to the post will also be carried out.

Equal opportunities

Ada, the National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. 

Applicants with disabilities

Ada, the National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please contact our HR Department via hr@ada.ac.uk.

Variations to this Job Description

This is a description of the job as it is at present, and is current at date of issue. The job description will be reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure that appropriate revisions are incorporated, and that it relates to the job to be performed.

Sponsorship

Sadly, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role so can only accept applications from candidates who will have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom after 1 July 2021.

Thank you for your interest and good luck with your application

Attached documents

About Ada, the National College for Digital Skills

At Ada, the National College for Digital Skills, we have a mission to work with industry to design and deliver an education that empowers all our students, especially women and those from low-income backgrounds, to progress into highly skilled digital roles and lead flourishing lives. Through our social mission and excellent digital skills provision, we are changing the face of the tech sector, expanding the talent pipeline and transforming lives.

The College focuses on achieving three aims:

  1. To be a centre of excellence for the teaching and learning of advanced digital skills
  2. To offer students a viable, high-quality alternative to university
  3. To be a beacon of best practice for employment-focused provision

Ada was announced by the Prime Minister in December 2014; England’s first new FE College since 1993, we opened our doors at our main campus in Tottenham Hale for the first time in September 2016. Since then we’ve gone from strength to strength including a Good with Outstanding features in our first and second Ofsted inspections.

The digital industry is experiencing epic growth but there is a talent shortage. Over 130,000 tech jobs are available each year in the UK but students are leaving education without sufficient knowledge and experience to get the job. We want to change this.

With Ada, students can learn relevant digital skills to pursue their dream job in tech. We are a unique community which puts computer programming at the heart of everything we do. Our students are the future game changers: challenging the norm, excited by change, and resilient in the face of adversity.

We want to remove the glass ceiling for women and individuals from low-income backgrounds in the tech industry. Everyone, from any background, is entitled to a quality education and a better future. Our community is united by digital so we work closely with Haringey Council and the local community to ensure the inclusion extends beyond the walls of Ada.

Location & Provision:

As of May 2021, we have 145 16-19 students enrolled, these students study the academically stretching BTEC in Computer Science along with a range of complimentary A-Levels.

Our Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeships in Digital Innovation (aligned to the Software Developer Standard) and Data Analytics and Visualisation (aligned to the Data Analyst Standard) have almost 200 apprentices enrolled from a range of organisations.

Our curriculum is academically stretching but practically rigorous and truly embedded with industry. Students are provided with a one on one coach from industry and employers help design and deliver our curriculum and careers advice. The positive impact to students and employers is demonstrable.

We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved in just four years, we have had some fantastic successes and plans for more to come. There are many ways to help make a difference to these young people and to the tech sector by volunteering, taking apprentices and philanthropy; for more information on working with us please visit www.ada.ac.uk

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