Job Title: English Coach

Location: Highbury Campus, Portsmouth

Salary: £27,624 - £28,446 (Full-Time Equivalent)

Actual Salary: £9,492 - £9,775

Job Type: 15 Hours per week, 36 Weeks per year

About City of Portsmouth College:

As the newly merged 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 City of Portsmouth 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:41 days which includes 25 days, 8 days for Christmas closure plus 8 bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme 26.10%
• Learning & Development programmes by The Community Adult Education Department.
• Onsite discounts: COPC Hair Salon & 50% off at the COPC Sports Centre.
• Online discounts: Unidays, Student Beans and Totum with a COPC email address.
• Free car parking across all campus sites.

About the role:

To support students in helping them achieve their GCSE exams and functional skills qualification. The Coach is responsible for supporting the student and working and liaising closely with teaching staff.

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:

• 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 the 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 CV’s from agencies for these roles.