Lecturer in English in Portsmouth

Location: Portsmouth [Hampshire], PO6 2SA and PO6 4BQ

Salary: £14,900.64 - £21,822.01 Per Year, Actual £14,900.64 - £21,822.01, Full Time Equivalent £29,801.28 - £43,644.02 per annum

Hours: Part Time, 17.5 hours per week (inclusive of teaching and prep time), 52 weeks per year, 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 and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and 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: 42 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• 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 Bees, 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: As a Lecturer in English here at COPC, your role will encompass various responsibilities aimed at providing the very best of learning experiences to our students. Your role will entail designing and delivering lessons and assessing students' progress through assignments/exams. You will also play a key role in curriculum development, staying updated with the GCSE English Language curriculum and standards to ensure students receive relevant and up to date teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• To deliver English functional skills and GCSE qualifications to 16–19-year-old construction and vocational learners alongside their vocational studies at our Highbury and North Harbour campuses.
• This role will include teaching students with high needs and SEN.
• Providing constructive feedback and support to students to help them improve their skills and achieve learning outcomes.
• Collaborating with colleagues on curriculum design, program development and quality assurance initiatives.
• Represent COPC with the utmost professionalism with every interaction.
• Handling of sensitive information with confidentiality and adherence to data protection regulations.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that promotes diversity, equality and respect among all members of the college community.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Problem solving abilities in order to resolve issues independently or collaboratively with colleagues.
• Previous experience in a similar role or a lengthy background within English (including GCSE).
• The ability to manage behaviour and set high expectations for students.
• English qualifications are a must.
• Level 5 Certificate in Education or equivalent or be willing to work towards.

Diversity and Inclusion: Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training. The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre-Employment Checks: City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our College. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.