Associate Lecturer in Prospects (Future Me/Engage) in Portsmouth

Job Title: Associate Lecturer in Prospects (Future Me/Engage)
Location: Highbury and Arundel Campus
Salary: up to £30,248.30 - £44,298.68 Full Time Equivalent per annum
Job Type: Sessional/Variable Hours
Hours of work: up to 35 hours per week (inclusive of teaching and prep time), 52 weeks per full year, until 31st August 2027, hours will be reviewed annually
Please note, this role is Sessional and has no guaranteed hours attached to the post

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. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

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
• Pension: Generous Teachers’ pension with employer contributions of 26.68%. Further information can be found at Teachers’ Pensions (teacherspensions.co.uk)
• 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 Lecturer for Foundation Prospects is responsible to the Curriculum Manager for providing the high-quality teaching and learning, pastoral and academic support and programme leadership that will enable the College to meet these broad objectives. Team working and communication with an overall approach that values people will be of key importance.

Key Responsibilities

• To teach on a range of programmes, providing high-quality learning opportunities that meet the needs of individual students/apprentices and groups in line with the College’s strategic priorities and objectives.
• To provide flexible assessment opportunities and closely plan, monitor, track and record student/apprentice retention, achievement, and success.
• To contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality, relevant curriculum and programmes. Curriculum Development responsibilities include:
• Actively contributing to the development of new programmes within the curriculum area
• Producing annual schemes of work and/or training plans for all subjects/programmes to be taught

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant area
• Experience of working with learners with SEMH and behaviour that challenges
• Experience of using a range of strategies to ensure students engage and partake in their lessons
• Teaching Qualification in a relevant subject or willing to work towards (QTS/QTLS)
• Ability to meet targets within set timescales
• Ability to work well in teams but also to work independently, with the minimum of supervision

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.

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.

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