Welcome to Ada!

We are the Government’s National College for Digital Skills, the top-performing institution for the new Computer Science BTEC and are passionate about educating, supporting and creating the next generation of digital pioneers.

As a small college in Victoria, central London, 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 you get regular formal and informal CPD to support your teaching and technical knowledge and development.

We are a specialist college where all our students are passionate about tech and we are committed to supporting them to progress onto highly skilled roles in the digital sector. All students study computer science for at least 60% of their curriculum, with regular off-curriculum industry projects with partners such as King Games, Deloitte and Bank of America.

We are passionate about high quality teaching and learning, using industry’s problems to bring education to life for our learners and thinking of innovative new approaches to communicating some of tech’s more challenging concepts!

Our students achieve highly across all subjects and progress to an amazing range of destinations.  We received Good with Outstanding features in our Ofsted inspection in March 2023

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a Business Studies Teacher you will:

• Teach Business Studies A-level to Ada students, maintaining outstanding standards of teaching, learning and assessment, developing high-quality content and delivering excellent lessons in A-level Business Studies.
• Contributing towards teaching our core Computing Curriculum by supporting the CS team in the planning and delivery of the Business Computing units of the curriculum in an innovative and engaging way.
• Embodying the beliefs and values of the College; to put real world industry involvement at the heart of our curriculum by ensuring  you incorporate relevant industry support into your classroom teaching, e.g., through guest speakers, industry visits, subject competitions and that you take an active part in Ada’s industry projects.
• Support the college in developing an inventive approach to teaching, learning and assessment at A-levels so that all students are challenged effectively and enabled not simply to achieve high outcomes, but also to gain an excellent understanding of the subject which propels them into successful progression routes.
• Provide academic and pastoral support for students in their lessons, as well as support outside lessons (e.g. after college or during part of lunch) to ensure that every student makes continuous and effective progress.
• Support student progress by providing constructive feedback both in lessons and on homework submitted that systematically checks learners’ understanding, identifies misconceptions accurately and provides clear, direct strategies for improvement.
• Be a Team Lead (Form Tutor) and support, through mentoring and intervention, the personal development and academic progress of the students in your Team in line with Ada’s Social Mission and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Participate fully in the learning community of Ada teachers, for example, by regularly observing colleagues and welcoming observations in return and by contributing enthusiastically to discussions about teaching and learning.
• Attend professional development activities either at Ada or elsewhere to improve and enhance your own practice, including attending meetings which take place outside of normal working hours.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Qualifications

· Degree level qualification in a relevant subject

Essential Experience

·  Qualified teacher/lecturer

·  Delivery of A-level Business Studies with strong subject knowledge and a record of impact on student outcomes and processes.

Desirable Experience

.  Delivery of Computer Science/Computing/ IT at Level 2 or 3

·  Curriculum and assessment design

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

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

Personal Qualities, aptitudes and skills:

·  Enthusiasm for teaching Business Studies  and Computer Science/Computing or IT  and at a high standard

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

·  Excellent digital, organisational and time management skills

·  Strong collaborative working skills

·  Engaging communication and presentation skills to engage and inspire students

·  Enjoyment of working with post-16 learners, holding high expectations of them  and supporting them to succeed

Other Requirements:

·  Able to travel as necessary for the role

·   A commitment to ongoing professional and 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

Ada, the National College for Digital Skills, 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.

Remuneration and Benefits

Salary range: £39,000 - £42,000

Hours: 9am-5pm

Holidays: College starts late August and ends in early July. We keep in line with local Authority term dates.

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

Pension: Teachers Pension Scheme

Equal opportunities

Ada, 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

Ada is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. 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 hr@ada.ac.uk

Sponsorship

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.

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. 

Next Steps

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and should an excellent candidate be identified early in the process, the advert will be removed and interviews could take place before this date, so early applications are recommended.

Closing date: Friday 4th April 2025.

Thank you for your interest in the role and good luck with your application!