Lecturer in English - Sessional/Casual

City of Portsmouth College; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Portsmouth College seeks a Lecturer in English to deliver engaging learning experiences for 16-19 year-olds. The role includes curriculum development, lesson planning, and providing feedback to improve student outcomes. The position offers competitive benefits and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 42 days total

Pension: Generous Teachers' pension

Access to College staff development programmes

Free car parking across all campus sites

Onsite discounts at College facilities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or extensive background in English (GCSE level).
• The ability to manage behavior and set high expectations for students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English GCSE Language qualifications to learners.
• Collaborate on curriculum design and quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Level 5 Certificate in Education or equivalent

Qualifications in English

Job description

Job Title: 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), 52 weeks per year, Sessional/Casual, September Start

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: 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:

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
  
  

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.