Study Centre Manager

Job Title: Study Centre Manager

Location: Highbury Campus, Portsmouth

Salary: £24,023 - £25,999 per annum (Full-Time Equivalent)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 37 Hours per week, 52 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 bank holidays plus a 2 week winter shutdown.
• 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:

Reporting to the Learning Support Manager the Study Centre Manager will be responsible for providing and maintaining a high-quality learning environment for all learners that are seeking extra targeted support in maths & English, vocational and technical support and academic support or help with study skills. The post holder will be responsible for the overall management of the four college Study Centres and will line manage the Study Centre Leads

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide additional Study Skills (through one to one and small group engagement) to learners studying Maths & English, vocational or technical or academic who are requiring additional support to achieve their learning goals
• To contribute to the assessment and accurate recording of learners' progress, skills and individual learning in the required format - liaising with M & E and vocational / academic staff
• To provide learning opportunities to help learners develop language, numeracy, IT, organisational skills and confidence
• To keep written records as requested and required for audit purposes e.g., weekly registers and progress updates
• Extra curricula support is offered by way of staff referral from a variety of sources
• To create high quality resources to support learners' needs
• To inform relevant staff on matters concerning the welfare of students and to contribute to the maintenance of a safe working environment for students, staff and others
• To manage the college's four Study Centres ensuring a standardised approach to the support we are offering the students
• Line management of Study Centre Leads
• Overseeing the monitoring and assessment requirements for students requiring exam concessions

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:

• A - C / 4+ GCSE in English and Mathematics or Functional Skills Qualification at Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy
• Recent evidence of relevant professional development activities
• Previous experience of supporting/working with young people and/or adults with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
• An absolute commitment to student success and progression and an understanding of how it may be achieved and contribute to quality assurance
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues to achieve faculty and college objectives

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.

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Candidates with previous job titles and experience of: Learning Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant, Study Support Assistant, SEN Support, Learning Difficulties, SEN Teacher, Support Worker, Learning Assistant may all be considered.