Teacher Of Business Studies With Business Computing

Salary:


Salary based on relevant experience & qualifications


Job type:


Full Time, Permanent


Start date:


Immediate start


Apply by:


8 November 2024



Job overview

Welcome to Ada!
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.
Contribute 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.
Support the college in developing an inventive approach to teaching, learning and assessment in 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 lesson 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 around teaching and learning.

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 record of impact on students outcomes and progress

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 of 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

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.
Benefits
Hours: 9am-5pm
Holidays: The College starts late August and ends early July and otherwise keeps mainly 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 ******.
Sponsorship
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.
How to apply for the role
Please submit your completed application form to ******. 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.
Thank you for your interest in the role and good luck with your application!


About Ada, the National College for Digital Skills


Ada, the National College for Digital Skills
1 Sutherland Street, Pimlico, London
SW1V 4LD
United Kingdom

+44 203 1050 125

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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