Lecturer in Functional Skills – Maths and English

Job Title: Lecturer in Functional Skills - Maths and English

Location: Highbury and North Harbour Campus

Salary: Full Time Equivalent £29,801.28- £43,644.02 per annum

Hours of work: 35 hours per week (inclusive of teaching and prep time), 52 weeks per year, Fixed-Term Maternity Cover 12 months from May 2026

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.

• 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 ()
• 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!

As a Lecturer in Functional Skills - English and Maths 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 curriculum and standards to ensure students receive relevant and up to date teaching and learning.

• To deliver English and Maths Functional skills qualifications to apprentices 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.

• 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 and Maths (including GCSE).
• The ability to manage behaviour and set high expectations for students
• English and Maths qualifications are a must
• Level 5…