Teacher of Computer Science

Responsibilities

• Teach Computer Science to Ada students, maintaining outstanding teaching, learning and assessment standards.
• Support the college in developing an inventive approach to teaching, learning and assessment so that all students are challenged effectively and empowered to achieve high outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality learning resources that reflect the Ada Approach to Collaborative Professionalism.
• Provide academic and pastoral support for students during lessons and outside lessons (e.g., after college or part of lunch) to ensure continuous and effective progress.
• Provide constructive feedback in lessons and on homework, systematically checking learners' understanding, identifying misconceptions and offering clear strategies for improvement.
• Provide written feedback on students’ progress to the college, to parents/carers and to students themselves where appropriate and as directed by Senior Leaders.
• Act as a Team Lead (Form Tutor) and, through mentoring and intervention, support 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.
• Incorporate relevant industry support into classroom teaching, e.g., through guest speakers, industry visits, subject competitions, and take an active part in Ada’s industry projects.
• Participate fully in the learning community of Ada teachers, regularly observing colleagues, welcoming observations in return, and contributing enthusiastically to discussions around teaching and learning.
• Provide or contribute to written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students.
• Participate in arrangements for preparing students for public examinations and in assessing students for the purposes of such examinations.
• Attend professional development activities either at Ada or elsewhere to improve and enhance your own practice, including attending meetings which take place outside normal working hours.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work flexibly and, where necessary, outside of normal working hours.

Qualifications

• 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.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Enthusiasm for teaching Computer Science to a high standard.
• Embodiment of Ada’s values: curiosity, creativity, collaboration, rigor, and resilience.
• An educational vision aligned with the college’s high aspirations.
• Genuine passion and belief in every student’s potential.
• Ability to engage and inspire students, supporting learning.
• A desire to innovate and try new approaches, being reflective and learning from mistakes.
• A commitment to ongoing subject and personal development.
• Strong collaborative working skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiasm for teaching Computer Science to a high standard.
• Embodiment of Ada’s values: curiosity, creativity, collaboration, rigor, and resilience.
• An educational vision aligned with the college’s high aspirations.
• Genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student.
• Ability to engage and inspire students and support learning.
• A desire to innovate and try new approaches, being reflective and learning from mistakes.
• A commitment to ongoing subject and personal development.
• Strong collaborative working skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Equal Opportunities

• 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 any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on any ground 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, the National College for Digital Skills 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 there is anything in this regard that you would like to discuss in relation to your application please contact the HR department.