English Coach

City of Portsmouth College (COPC); Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 10,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Portsmouth College is seeking an English Coach to support students in enhancing their English skills. The role involves working with small groups, designing interventions, and collaborating with teachers to monitor progress. This part-time, permanent position offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' educational journeys while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

25 days annual leave and winter shutdown

Access to staff development programmes

Discounts at the City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon and Sports Centre

Free car parking across campus sites

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Evidence of commitment to professional development.
• Strong organisational and time management skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students in improving their skills in English GCSE and Functional Skills.
• Design and deliver effective academic interventions.
• Communicate student progress with English Teachers.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Time Management

Education

A Level passes or equivalent

Good standard of Maths and English (GCSE pass or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Recruiter City of Portsmouth College (COPC) Location Portsmouth [Hampshire], PO6 2SA + PO6 4BQ Salary £9,447.75 - £9,447.75 Per Year, £27,492.40 Full Time Equivalent per annum Posted 11 Jun 2025 12:40 Closes 02 Jul 2025 23:59 Reference 2425260 - 1 Sector Further Education Job Level Other Specialism English Contract Type Permanent Hours Part Time Organisational Type General Further Education College

Location:Highbury and North Harbour Campus

Hours of work:15 Hours per week, 36 Weeks per year, 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:25 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 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:
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable individual to become an English Coach at City of Portsmouth College. The role is to support students in helping them improve their skills in English GCSE and Functional Skills. The English Coach will work with small groups of students and will be responsible for designing and delivering effective academic interventions that cater to the needs of individual students and helping them to excel in English. The English Coach will work closely with English Teachers to communicate student progress. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in English up to GCSE level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
• Plan creative learning activities.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement, under the guidance of the teacher/lecturer.
• Provide encouragement and positive motivation.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
• To support the student in helping them achieve their qualification.

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

• Evidence of commitment to professional development
• A good standard of Maths and English
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• A good standard of basic education (Maths and English GCSE pass or equivalent)
• 2 to 3 A Level passes or equivalent in a relevant subject.

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:
The 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.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!

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