Junior Lecturer to support with Data Analyst, Software Engineer, Cyber Security and Tech Consultant apprenticeships (Manchester based)

Nature of the role: Full time, part time options are available. 12 Months fixed-term or permanent contract.  

 Responsible for: Providing technical training and teaching for Level 4-6 apprenticeships. Designing and delivering content and assignments in collaboration with other lecturers.  

Location and travel: the role is based at our site in Manchester with a requirement to be on-site for the majority of our face to face delivery weeks. Flexible/ remote working can be arranged by agreement at other times. Some travel to London may be required, for which travel and accommodation will be covered.

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. Our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent.

We are at an exciting time in the development of Ada in the North West. Building on our success in London we took our first cohort of 7 apprentices in the region in 2021, and have enrolled 74 apprentices in Autumn 2022. We are now building our team in preparation for further growth over the coming year. We are looking to recruit someone inspired by Ada’s mission and energised by the chance to play a key role in scaling up our work and impact in the region. 

We are looking for a Junior Lecturer to provide classroom, small group and 1:1 teaching support, and to work with other lecturers to deliver our degree apprenticeship modules. 

You will play to your strengths to deliver technical content within our existing modules (remote and face to face delivery) while you build your knowledge in new areas, and provide classroom support more widely for our Data Analyst, Software Engineer, Cyber Security and Tech Consultant apprenticeships. 

You’ll join a small dedicated team in the region as well as being part of our national academic team, training apprentices with a wide range of employers such as PwC, Autotrader, HPE and Sykes Cottages. 

This is a unique opportunity to work with a growing number of employers and apprentices, and play a key role in establishing an exciting new educational institution in the region.

Main Responsibilities:

• Work with lecturers to deliver engaging course material to apprentices and ensure their educational progress 
• Work with lecturers to update and create new learning content for existing lectures and workshops, applying it to real world scenarios and drawing on industry expertise
• Administer and mark assignments and exams 
• Provide feedback to apprentices on their progress and provide additional support where necessary 
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure that individualised support programmes are in place for learners such as those with Special Educational Needs 

Other Responsibilities:

• Get involved in the design and delivery of other Ada projects in Manchester as required
• Represent Ada as needed with employers and young people as part of our business development and outreach activities
• Engage with the wider Ada team to share best practice and contribute to a culture of collaboration and support

The Person

Essential:

• Technical experience and knowledge in areas such as programming, databases, networks, software development or data analysis.
• Experience training and developing others in an educational or workplace setting
• Excellent communication skills and able to work effectively with people at all levels
• Professional working ethos to effectively build business relationships with employers
• An understanding of tech and the digital industry and an awareness of the skills required to succeed in tech-related roles

Desirable:

• Experience working in a technical digital role in industry
• Knowledge of either Python, Javascript or Java
• Experience of academic assessment

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
• Organised and have strong time management skills
• Adaptable and patient, able to manage many priorities at once and resolve concerns with empathy and compassion
• An innovative self-starter, excited by the prospect of being involved in building Ada in the region
• A passion for teaching and inspiring learners

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. 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 

We are keen to increase the number of disabled people we employ. 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 us

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 have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.