Sixth Form Lead Computing Teacher - Manchester
At Ada, the National College for Digital Skills, our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. Through the quality of education we deliver, the depth of our industry partnerships and focus on diversity, we are changing the face of the tech sector, expanding the talent pipeline and transforming lives.
We are a specialist Further Education college, where every 16-19 student studies Computing and all of our diverse Higher Level and Degree Apprentices work in skills shortage disciplines in innovative, blue-chip companies.
This is an exciting time to join Ada with our new state-of-the-art campuses in Victoria, London and Ancoats, Manchester. We’re passionate about building a supportive, values driven environment for both our students and staff.
KEY ASPECTS OF THE ROLE & MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To lead the teaching of Level 3 (KS5) Computing qualifications (currently the T level in Digital Production Design and Development) to Ada students, maintaining outstanding standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
* To support the college in continuing to develop innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment in computer science so that all students are challenged effectively.
* To prepare appropriate resources for lessons.
* To provide academic support for students in their lessons, as well as outside lessons to ensure that every student makes continuous and effective progress.
* To provide feedback on students’ progress to the college, to parents/carers and to students themselves.
* To participate in arrangements for preparing students for public examinations and in assessing students for the purposes of such examinations.
* To incorporate relevant industry support into classroom teaching.
* To participate fully in the learning community of Ada teachers.
* To support in developing the department’s curriculum as we integrate Digital T-Levels.
* To lead and develop Ada’s programme of project based learning.
* To provide pastoral support for students including PSHE, Careers, Personal Development and Ada Skills.
ALONGSIDE THE PRINCIPAL, YOU WILL:
* Embody Ada’s values of Curiosity, Rigour, Creativity, Collaboration and Resilience.
* Work to ensure the quality of student experience is rated highly through student and parent surveys.
* Support the Senior Leadership team in developing the delivery plans for the Manchester Sixth form provision.
* Contribute to key college events, including open events and student recruitment.
* Help foster effective links with industry partners and the local community.
To ensure the success of this new venture, Ada is seeking a passionate and driven Lead Computing Teacher to join the team and lead the planning and teaching of the T level in Digital Production Design and Development.
The ideal candidate will be an outstanding teacher of Computing/Computer Science inspired by Ada’s mission to empower the next generation of diverse digital talent.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
* Degree level qualification in a relevant subject.
* Qualified teacher status (QTS) / PGCE / Lecturer qualification (QTLS).
* Delivery of Computer Science/ Computing at Level 3 with an excellent track record of results.
* Pastoral experience with KS4 or post 16 students.
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES:
* Genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student.
* Clear strategies for establishing consistently high standards of results and behaviour.
* An ambassadorial approach in all dealings with the community.
* Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
* Resilience and motivation to stay positive during times of challenge.
Safeguarding
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post.
How to apply for this role:
Interested candidates are asked to submit their up to date CV and a cover letter outlining their interest in the role to jobs@ada.ac.uk. The closing date for application is Sunday 3 March 2025.
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