Designated Teacher for Pre-16

Job Title: Designated Teacher for Pre-16 & Unaccompanied Minors

Location: Cross Campus (Primary location: Highbury Campus)

Salary: £36,742.15 – £41,338.25 per annum

Job Type: 37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Full-Time Permanent

About us:

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture. By joining us, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About the role:

The Designated Teacher is a key role in supporting students who are Pre-16 or Unaccompanied Minors, leading their transition to COPC and progress while studying at COPC. The Designated Teacher will be the central point of contact with COPC who can manage the process of how COPC engages with others (e.g. Social Worker, Virtual School, Local Authorities), working in a joined-up way to minimise disruption to the student’s education and progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the students have a voice in setting learning targets
• Prioritise Pre-16 and Unaccompanied Minors in one-to-one tutorials and ensure carers understand the importance of supporting learning at home.
• Track and monitor attendance and progression
• Lead the development and implementation of the student’s Personal Education Plan (PEP) within COPC
• Manage the transition of the students to COPC, ensuring effective arrangements are in place for the speedy transfer of information.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College, underpinning the vision of the College to transform lives through exceptional education and training.

Pre-Employment Checks:

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert. We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles.#J-18808-Ljbffr