Teacher of Computing/Computer Science
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills
Tottenham Hale campus, London
- £30,000 - £34,000 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Depending on relevant experience and qualifications
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 9 August 2021
Job overview
Contract type – Full or Part time
Contract term – Permanent or Fixed Term if preferable
Suitable for NQT’s – Yes
Responsible to: Head of Computing
Location: Tottenham Hale campus, London
We are Ada. The National College for Digital Skills. The only specialist computing sixth form college in the UK.
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?
Based in Tottenham Hale, North London, the Ada sixth form opened its doors in 2016 and delivers a ground-breaking curriculum focused on Computing, Mathematics, Business Studies, Psychology, Graphics and Creative Digital Media.
As a computer scientist at Ada you will be central to every student’s learning experience. Each Ada sixth form student studies BTEC (RQF) Computing at Level 3, with many opting to specialise through the study of the Extended Diploma, whilst others combine the Extended Certificate or Diploma size qualifications with additional A Level courses.
Ada is an amazing place to work. From our tech industry inspired campus to our collaborative work with companies such as IBM, Deloitte, Salesforce, Bank of America, Google, King Games and many more, Ada is a ground-breaking institution. Our social mission to raise the numbers of female, BAME or disadvantaged students moving into the tech sector and undertaking flourishing digital careers has driven us to be the best in the sector. As a growing college, drawing students from the greater London area and beyond, Ada retains a values focus to all we do that is built around the five pillars of curiosity, collaboration, creativity, rigour and resilience.
So, if you want to work with the best, be part of an outstanding organisation and believe you can make a difference to our young people's lives, we look forward to you applying for the role.
Tina Götschi
Principal
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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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