Assistant Principal – Assessment and Progression & Computer Science Teacher

'New closing date - please apply by 8 October'

Nature of the Role: Full Time, permanent

Responsible to: Principal
 
Responsible for: Assessment, Progression and 6th form Teaching and Learning of Computer Science
 
Remuneration and Benefits

• Salary: £42,000 - £48,000
• Selection process: Application; interview and tasks relevant to the post
• Holidays: The college holidays are broadly in line with Haringey Local Authority term Dates.
• DBS: All employees undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
• Pension:  Teachers Pension Scheme
• Start date: An immediate start is available but we can wait for the right candidate

Welcome to Ada!

We are the Government’s National College for Digital Skills, the top performing institution for the new Computer Science BTEC and are passionate about educating, supporting and creating the next generation of digital pioneers.

As a small college (155 students and growing) in Tottenham Hale, north London, we have a very diverse student body from a wide range of backgrounds and are committed to using tech as a tool for social mobility. We offer a supportive culture for students and staff and our excellent industry links ensure you get regular formal and informal CPD to support your teaching and technical knowledge and development.

We are a specialist college where all our students are passionate about tech and we are committed to supporting them to progress onto highly skilled roles in the digital sector. All students study computer science for at least 60% of their curriculum, with regular off-curriculum industry projects with partners such as King Games, Deloitte and Bank of America.

We are passionate about high quality teaching and learning, using industry’s problems to bring education to life for our learners and thinking of innovative new approaches to communicating some of tech’s more challenging concepts!

Our students achieve highly across all subjects and progress to an amazing range of destinations. In Summer 2020 these included: Deloitte, Vodafone, KPMG, Goldman Sachs, BT, BBC, Oxford University, Nottingham University, Queen Mary University and many more with over 70% progressing to their first choice destination.

We received Good with Outstanding features in  our first Ofsted inspection in October 2018.

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational leader and Computer Science teacher to play a central role in leading the sixth form alongside the Principal and in teaching the level 3 BTEC in Computing that all students at Ada study.

The Assistant Principal will work alongside the Principal as a member of the sixth form senior leadership team (SLT) in defining, articulating and implementing the shared vision and values of the college. They hold an important leadership role and are expected to demonstrate outstanding leadership skills in working with the Principal on the implementation of the strategic direction of the college and working with individuals and groups to ensure the provision of a high quality of education for all our students.

The Assistant Principal is in particular accountable for Assessment and Progression of all the students in the sixth form. This means working with SLT and teachers to ensure the effective, well analysed monitoring of student progress as well as designing and implementing the College’s annual calendar of activities to ensure all our students progress onto positive destinations. You will also work closely with other teachers in an experienced and high-performing Computer Science teaching team to develop high quality content and deliver excellent lessons.

Key aspects of the role:

• To be accountable for the students’ personal development in terms of their progression, ensuring the college prepares them for future success in their next steps as well as supporting them in these next steps via the progression programme that  provides for students’  broader development.
• To ensure that internal assessment is appropriate and impactful by planning and  managing the assessment cycle, data collection and analysis to inform intervention strategies and deliver  impact.
• To have oversight of the Exams Officer to ensure that external assessment requirements are fully complied with to enable the centre to maintain its examination status.
• To lead and manage the college as a member of the sixth form Senior Leadership Team.
• To lead, support, hold accountable and develop the academic team  focusing on high standards of personal, social and academic development for students.
• To teach Computer Science (via the National BTEC in Computing) to Ada students, maintaining outstanding standards of teaching, learning and assessment.

Full details of the role are available in the accompanying job description which is available to download.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post.  References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to the interview day. Further information about the DBS be found at www.gov.uk

Sponsorship

Sadly we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role so can only accept applications from candidates who already have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.’

Equal opportunities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:

• To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
• To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;
• To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
• To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;
• To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.

Applicants with disabilities

Ada. 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 HR@ada.ac.uk.

How to apply

Please complete the application form addressing how you meet the person specification and email to jobs@ada.ac.uk  , in the subject field please write “Application for Assistant Principal PDBW” followed by your name. If you have any questions about the role or would like a confidential conversation about the post, please contact Jobs@ada.ac.uk putting ‘Application query for Assistant Principal PDBW’ in the email title.

Thank you for your interest in Ada. National College for Digital Skills.

Completed applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews could take place before the closing date if an excellent candidate is identified early on so applying sooner rather than later is recommended.