Study Centre Lead in Portsmouth

Job Title: Study Centre Lead

Location: Sixth Form Campus, Portsmouth

Salary: Full Time Equivalent £25,035.44 – £25,747.35. Actual, £14,052.25 – £14,451.84 per annum

Hours of work: 24.5 Hours per week, 36 Weeks per year (Term Time only), Part-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 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.

We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and 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: You will be paid 8.2 weeks per full year in recognition of annual leave, which is paid inclusive of your annual salary. The 8.2 weeks includes the 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 www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
• 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 CentreOnline 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

As the Study Centre Lead you will play a crucial role in overseeing the operations and effectiveness of the study centre here at COPC. You will be responsible for ensuring that students have access to a range of resources, including books, computers and study materials. You will also be collaborating with academic staff to develop programs and services that support student learning and success. Additionally, you may also be involved in budget management, organising workshops or events and implementing processes to enhance the overall learning experience within the college.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of the day-to-day operations of the study centre at your campus
• Supporting in the development of processes and guidelines for study centre operatives
• Collaborate with academic staff to identify and address student learning needs and support academic programmes
• Coordinate workshops, events and activities to promote student learning and engagement
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports student success and academic achievement

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

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of student needs and learning styles
• Deep understanding of educational resources and technologies
• Proactive and innovative approach to enhancing service delivery
• Continuous learning and professional development mindset
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving student needs
• Commitment to creating inclusive and accessible learning environments

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of the 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

The 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.