Computer Science Teacher required for Sixth Form College in Tottenham
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills
Haringey, Tottenham - London
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £30,000-£36,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 July 2022
Job overview
We are the Government’s National College for Digital Skills and are passionate about educating, supporting and creating the next generation of digital pioneers.
We are a growing college with a sixth form currently in Tottenham Hale, north London, and an Apprenticeship Programme based in Whitechapel and in Manchester, but with a new permanent home for both London programmes (6th form and Apprenticeships) in the heart of London a 10-minute walk from Victoria. 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 students are prepared for the Tech Industry and teachers and leaders get regular formal and informal CPD to support their teaching and technical knowledge and development.
Are you interested in joining the leading computing college in the country? Are you passionate about teaching the next generation of outstanding computer scientists and digital pioneers? Do you want to actively work with major industry partners as a part of a project-based curriculum?
As a Teacher of Computer Science at Ada you will work closely with other teachers in an experienced Computer Science team and will play a pivotal role in developing the next generation of digital pioneers. You will help deliver our core computing curriculum in an innovative and engaging way that embodies the beliefs and values of the College; to put real world industry involvement at the heart of our curriculum.
How to apply for the role
Please submit your completed application form to jobs@ada.ac.uk. Please include a cover letter (no longer than two pages) outlining your interest in the role and how you can make a difference at Ada.
The closing date is midnight on 13 July 2022
Salary: £30,000-£36,000
Main hours: 9am-5pm
Holidays: The College currently keeps mainly in line with Haringey Local Authority term dates.
DBS: All employees undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Pension: Teachers Pension Scheme
Next Steps
Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis based on receipt of applications and we reserve the right to remove the advert before the above closing date.
Thank you for your interest in the role and good luck with your application!
Attached documents
About Ada, the National College for Digital Skills
- Ada, the National College for Digital Skills
- 1 Sutherland Street, Pimlico, London
- SW1V 4LD
- United Kingdom
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:
- To be a centre of excellence for the teaching and learning of advanced digital skills
- To offer students a viable, high-quality alternative to university
- 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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