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Lecturer in GCSE English
City of Portsmouth College, Tudor Crescent, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SA19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 December 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £30,248.30 - £44,298.68 Full Time Equivalent per annum
Actual salary
- Actual salary £15,124.15 - £22,149.34
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Responsibilities:
- To deliver English GCSE qualifications to a mixture of students within study programmes, and SEN and adult students.
- 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.
- Strong behaviour management and classroom control
- Re-engagement of reluctant learners
- Contextualising English within vocational trades
- Building confidence and resilience in literacy
- Progress tracking and targeted intervention
To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Experience teaching GCSE English Language qualifications
- 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
What the college offers its staff
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. 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!
Further information about the job
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.
About the role:
Deliver engaging GCSE English resit lessons to a range of students on a study programme, using practical and vocationally relevant contexts to motivate learners with low attainment and confidence. Manage behaviour effectively through clear expectations, consistent routines, and positive strategies that create a focused learning environment. Build strong student relationships to develop resilience and literacy skills, providing targeted feedback and monitoring progress. Collaborate with vocational teams and support services to address barriers to learning, improve attendance, maintain accurate records, and prepare learners for GCSE success through structured revision and intervention.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About City of Portsmouth College
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 16 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 99
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@copc.ac.uk
Arranging a visit to City of Portsmouth College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@copc.ac.uk.
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