Job Title: Associate Lecturer in English - Sessional/Casual
Location: Highbury and North Harbour Campus
Salary: up to £29,074.42 - £42,579.53 Full Time Equivalent
Hours of work: Variable Hours up to 35 hours per week (inclusive of teaching and prep time), up to 52 weeks per year, Sessional/Casual

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.

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 GCSE Language qualifications to 16-19 year old construction and vocational learners alongside their vocational studies at our Highbury and North Harbour campuses.
• 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 upmost 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.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, BELOW IS WHAT WE WOULD NEED FROM YOU:

• 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