Job Description

Job Title:

English Coach

Location:

Highbury and North Harbour Campus

Salary:

Pro Rata 9,447.75, 27,492.40 Full Time Equivalent per annum

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

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 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.