Sessional Staff Full Time

Portsmouth, Hampshire
City of Portsmouth College

Job Title: Sessional Staff (all roles)

Location: Multiple Campus sites, Portsmouth

Salary: Role dependent

Job Type: Variable Hours per week, Variable Weeks per year, Contract

About the College:

As a newly merged 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.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: Variable (role dependent) plus 8 days bank holidays and plus a 2 week winter shutdown
• Full training provided alongside ongoing development and the ability to obtain qualifications
• Local Authority OR Teachers Pension Scheme (Role dependent)
• Learning & Development programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sample list of benefits:
  • Onsite discounts: college Hair Salon & 50% off at the college Sports Centre
  • Online discounts: Unidays, Student Beans and Totum with a COPC email address
• Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)

About the role:

As a member of the Sessional pool here at COPC, your role will vary dependent on where your skillset lies and where the requirements are throughout the year. You would be on our books on a flexible basis, and you can be called upon to fill in staffing shortfalls if and when they appear throughout the college. Your role would provide valuable flexibility and specialised skills, assisting with fluctuating demands. Come to COPC and share your brilliance, join us for a few hours a week to share your knowledge with our learners, roles available across all curriculum subjects and for a variety of hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high quality instructive and facilitating learning experience in their area of expertise
• Conducting demonstrations and hands-on training to enhance students practical skills and understanding (role relevant)
• Providing constructive feedback and support to students to help them improve their skills and achieve learning outcomes (role relevant)
• 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
• Strong subject matter expertise and relevant qualifications in the area in which you will be tackling
• Strong interpersonal skills, maintaining an approachable demeanour to aid a positive first impression and rapport building
• Customer focused mindset with a commitment to providing exceptional service
• Problem solving abilities in order to resolve issues independently or collaboratively with colleagues
• Flexibility and adaptability to manage varying workloads and adjust to different environment and schedules
• Level 5 Certificate in Education or equivalent or be willing to work towards (role relevant)

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of the 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 College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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.