Computer Science Teacher / Teacher of Computer Science in London

At Ada, the National College for Digital Skills, our mission is to empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. By combining high-quality education with deep industry partnerships, we are expanding the talent pipeline, diversifying the tech sector, and transforming lives.

As a specialist Further Education college, all our 16–19 students study Computing, while our Higher Level and Degree Apprentices work in high-demand disciplines within innovative, blue-chip companies. The UK’s digital skills gap costs the economy an estimated £63 billion annually in lost GDP. Ada addresses this by equipping young people with the specific skills the industry requires.

Since being announced by the Prime Minister in 2014 as England’s first new FE College since 1993, we have consistently excelled, earning "Good with Outstanding features" in our first two Ofsted inspections. Our current learner demographics reflect our commitment to inclusion: 33% Female, 62% Ethnic minority backgrounds, 27% Low-income households, 48% From low-income areas.

In response to our successful roll out of T Levels from September 2024, we are expecting to expand the offer of the program in Digital Software Development with up to 75 learners across both our campuses, with London hosting up to 50 learners.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach Computer Science to Ada students, maintaining outstanding standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Support the college in developing an inventive approach to teaching, learning and assessment in computer science.
• Prepare high quality learning resources that reflect the Ada Approach to Collaborative Professionalism.
• Provide academic and pastoral support for students in their lessons, as well as support outside lessons.
• Provide written feedback on students’ progress to the college, parents/carers, and students themselves where appropriate.
• Be a Team Lead (Form Tutor) and support the personal development and academic progress of the students in your Team.
• Incorporate relevant industry support into your classroom teaching.
• Participate fully in the learning community of Ada teachers.
• Attend professional development activities to improve and enhance your own practice.

Qualifications:

• Qualified teacher status (QTS) / PGCE / Lecturer qualification (QTLS).
• Delivery of Computer Science/Computing at Level 3 with an excellent track record of results.
• Enthusiasm for teaching Computer Science to a high standard.
• An educational vision aligned with the college’s high aspirations.

Personal qualities:

• A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours.

Safeguarding: The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post.

Equal Opportunities: Ada, the National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths.

Applicants with Disabilities: Ada is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs and encourages applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post.

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.

Thank you for your interest in Ada, the National College for Digital Skills and good luck with your application.