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Why have a career at Ada?

We are the National College for Digital Skills, established in 2016 as the first new Further Education College in England since 1993. Our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent, and our values of Rigour, Resilience, Creativity, Curiosity and Collaboration sit at the heart of what we do and how we go about our work.

We seek to harness tech as a positive tool for social mobility and improve the gender and ethnic diversity of the tech workforce. We are a specialist college with c.500 students and apprentices on roll at present but with plans now well underway to grow to 850+ learners by December 2025 across our two fantastic new city centre hub campuses in London (Pimlico) and Manchester (Ancoats).

What makes Ada special?

Teaching quality

Our teaching, learning and assessment means our students achieve outstanding results

Progression outcomes

80% of students are placed on their university choice

Our industry partnerships

The chance to work with top tech companies to deliver our curriculum

Our focus on diversity

A unique focus on transforming lives of those from underrepresented backgrounds

Our culture

We have a high support, high expectations culture for staff and learners

Current vacancies

  • Closing date: 17 June 2026

    Learner Experience and Inclusion Officer

    Victoria Campus, London, occasional travel to ManchesterStart date 1 September 2026
    We are seeking a compassionate, pro-active Learner Experience and Inclusion Officer to join our dedicated team based in the London campus. In this role, you will enhance the overall student journey at Ada, ensuring learners engage, supported, empowered to succeed both academically and personally. The candidate will have a strong commitment to inclusion, and understand the importance of preparing young people for the professional world or work. The ideal candidate will be inspired by Ada’s mission to empower the next generation of diverse digital talent and will play a key role in building a high achieving 16-19 provision at Ada.
  • Closing date: 17 June 2026

    Learning Support Assistant

    Victoria Campus, LondonStart date 1st September 2026
    We are seeking a compassionate and patient Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team in London. In this role, you will work closely with students who require additional support to reach their full potential. Your primary responsibility will be to create a positive and inclusive learning environment while providing individualised assistance to students with varying needs. The ideal candidate will be inspired by Ada’s mission to empower the next generation of diverse digital talent and will play a key role in building a high achieving 16-19 Provision at Ada.
  • Closing date: 17 June 2026

    College Counsellor

    Victoria Campus, London, occasional travel to ManchesterStart date 1st September 2026
    We are seeking a compassionate Counsellor to join our dedicated team based in the London campus. In this role, you will work closely with learners across our Sixth Form and Apprenticeship team who require additional support to reach their full potential. Your primary responsibility will be to create a positive and inclusive learning environment while managing a caseload of learners who require face to face counselling.
  • Closing date: 12 June 2026

    Head of Business Development and Sale

    0.6 or 0.8 FTE. Hybrid workingManchester (Ancoats) with regular travel to our London office expectedStart date
    This is a unique opportunity to shape one of the UK’s most powerful social mobility programmes, connecting diverse young people with careers in tech. We need a passionate leader who balances social purpose with the commercial acumen and drive to lead a small team toward ambitious targets.
  • Closing date: 12 June 2026

    Teacher of Mathematics

    Full timeLondon Victoria, SW1V 4LDStart date August/September 2026
    Looking for someone to teach A level Mathematics, A level Further Mathematics, Level 3 Mathematical Studies and GCSE Mathematics to Ada students, maintaining outstanding standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
  • Closing date: 15 May 2026

    Teacher of Computer Science

    Victoria Campus, LondonStart date
    We are seeking a specialist Computer Science teacher who is passionate about the subject and understands the role this plays in the wider industry landscape. All our students study Computer Science which makes up two-thirds of their total qualification at Level 3. Students are then split into distinct pathways to study a complementary subject that matches their interests.

The HR team at Ada would love to hear from you!

If you’re interested in working with us but don’t see a matching position on our vacancies page, please get in touch. You can send your CV or an email to HR@ada.ac.uk, and we’ll keep in touch and reach out to you when something comes up.