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Business Studies A Level Teacher

Business Studies A Level Teacher

Ada, the National College for Digital Skills

Tottenham Hale, London

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Salary:
£26,931 – £45,792 pro rata dependent on experience
Job type:
Part Time, Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
Immediately
Apply by:
3 February 2018

Job overview

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for an excellent teacher of A Level Business Studies to join the talented team of 6th form teachers at Ada. You will be expected to deliver the AS and A Level Business Studies curriculum in an innovative and engaging way that embodies the beliefs and values of the College; which puts real world industry involvement at the heart of our curriculum.

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

You will plan and teach lessons of consistently high quality and will be expected to develop a curriculum and assessment plan that ensures students of all abilities make at least expected progress, using the ALPS value added measure.

You will be working in an agile and fast-paced environment with an aspirational group of teachers and students who are passionate about computing and digital skills. As a key member of the team, you will need to be willing to step in to take on additional tasks and activities and support other team members as required. 

Our aim is that Ada will be responsible for teaching over 1000 students within the next 4 years, including 6th form and post 19 students completing Higher Level Apprenticeships. There may an opportunity to teach across the 6th form and HE phases for suitable candidates.

Additional Information

All 6th form students complete a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Computer Science, and pick one or more options subjects to study alongside this qualification. We expect students to take an AS exam in the subject at the end of Y12, and to discuss with us whether they would like to continue to the full A Level course at the beginning of Y13. The successful candidate will be teaching one Y12 class, and one Y13 class.

  

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Qualifications

· Degree level qualifications in a relevant subject

Essential Experience

· Qualified teacher/lecturer

· Delivery of AS/A Level Business Studies and an understanding of the course content and assessment expectations

Desirable Experience

· Teaching and learning role in an education focused organisation

· Curriculum and assessment design

· Pastoral experience with post 16 students, for example as a tutor

· Knowledge of industry, ideally the tech sector, and ideas of how to invigorate the curriculum by harnessing industry’s challenges and ways of working 

Personal Qualities, aptitudes and skills:

· Enthusiasm for teaching Business Studies to a high standard

· Embodiment of Ada’s values: Curiosity, Creativity, Collaboration, Rigour and Resilience

· Excellent organisational and time management skills

· Strong collaborative working skills

· Engaging communication and presentation skills

· Enjoyment of working with learners of all ages and in supporting them to succeed 

Other Requirements:

· Ability to engage and inspire students and support learning 

· Able to travel as necessary for the role

· A commitment to on-going personal development 

· A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours

· Suitable to work with young people and vulnerable adults in accordance with Government guidelines for safeguarding

  

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 


Remuneration and Benefits 

Salary:  £26,931 – £45,792 pro rata dependent on experience

Selection process:  Application; telephone interview; full day interview

Hours:  9-5

Holidays:  See Haringey Local Authority term dates as guide

DBS:  All employees undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Pension: Teachers Pension Scheme 

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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