Lecturer - Digital Degree Apprenticeships, Manchester

Welcome to Ada!

We are a specialist digital skills college training and developing diverse higher-level apprentices into fantastic roles in the tech sector and transforming their lives in the process. Our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent.

You’ll join a small dedicated team in the region as well as being part of our national academic team, training apprentices with a wide range of employers such as PwC, Booking.com, MoneySuperMarket, HPE and Bank of America.

This is a unique opportunity to work with a growing number of employers and apprentices, and play a key role in establishing an exciting new educational institution in the region.

Salary: £44,000 - £52,000 dependent on relevant experience.

Location and travel: the post holder will be required to lead face-to-face delivery in central Manchester on a regular basis. Some overnight travel to London will be required, for which travel and accommodation will be covered.

Start date: September 2024, or as soon as possible after that.

Main Responsibilities:

● Design and deliver modules in your allocated area, deploying both face to face and remote delivery, and ensuring teaching style and learning materials are differentiated for a range of abilities and prior experience

● Operate as module lead for a small number of modules across our programmes, taking overall responsibility for module design, development, and assessment approach.

● Create and mark assignments and exams, using a range of up-to-date assessment methods

● Provide feedback to apprentices on their progress and provide additional support where necessary

● Work collaboratively to ensure that individualised support programmes are in place for learners from diverse backgrounds

● Supervise dissertations for final-year apprentices

● Collaborate with colleagues in London and Manchester, supporting on modules as needed, and contributing to developing and maintaining high quality teaching materials

● Ensure the content you are teaching aligns to the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours of the relevant apprenticeships you are teaching on

Other Responsibilities:

● Get involved in the design and delivery of other Ada projects as required

● Take on board feedback from apprentices, peers and senior leaders to continuously improve your teaching and help apprentices learn better

● As part of the wider teaching team at Ada, you will collaborate with your peers (including all our 6th form staff) and team members, giving and receiving feedback, planning ahead and supporting each other to ensure an ever-improving experience for our apprentices and a culture of continued professional development for all staff members

Essential:

● EITHER: Professional experience in e.g. software development, data analytics, cyber security, or technical project management and delivery

● AND/OR Degree or equivalent in a technical subject (Computer Science, Software Engineering, STEM with demonstrable use of technology)

● Substantial teaching or skills development experience

● Proficiency teaching university level introductory courses in a range of areas e.g. programming, databases, cloud computing, app development, business risk, cyber security, technology project management and delivery.

Desirable:

● Experience of course design and delivery

● Experience of academic assessment

● Experience using remote learning tools would be an advantage

● Post-graduate qualification in a technical subject or equivalent experience

Personal Qualities, Aptitudes and Skills:

● A commitment to Ada’s mission and values

● An inspiring communicator and facilitator with a strong interest in what good teaching looks like

● A passion for sharing your knowledge and supporting others to learn effectively

● Strong collaborative working skills

● Excellent time management, organisational and planning skills

Why Join Us?

● Professional Development: We offer support for your growth, including training in teaching methodologies and technologies, with the opportunity to progress to lecturer and senior lecturer positions.

● Flexibility: When not teaching in person, lectures may work from home 2-3 days per week. We also offer a core working hours policy to allow for flexibility on start and finish times. 

● Community Impact: Make a lasting difference in the lives of our apprentices and the broader tech community by joining a values driven organisation with a strong mission at its heart.

● Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus up to 5 discretionary days typically when the college is closed in the Christmas & New Year period.

● Pension: Generous stakeholder pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

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 post holder will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and references will be sought from previous employers prior to commencing employment.

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. 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, 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 you have special needs in relation to your application please contact our HR Department via hr@ada.ac.uk.

Right to Work in the UK - Ada is unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Please ensure that you already have the legal right to work and reside in the UK.

How to apply

To apply please send a CV and covering letter, outlining your interest in the

position and addressing how you meet the person specification, to jobs@ada.ac.uk.

In the subject field please write “Application for Lecturer, Manchester post” followed by your name.