Job Title: Adult Learning and Online Coordinator
Location: Highbury Campus
Salary: £26,494.86 - £30,248.30 Full Time Equivalent per annum
Hours of work: 37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Full-Time, Temporary/Fixed Term Maternity Cover from September 2026 to April 2027
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.
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:
Reporting to the Assistant Principal Adult, ESOL & Online, the Adult Learning & Online Co-Ordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of a designated curriculum area at City of Portsmouth College. The post holder will be expected to lead and manage a team of staff, ensuring all duties are effectively undertaken to deliver a high-quality service to our students and partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- To oversee the day-to-day operational management of the admin team
- To line manage the team of online teachers
- To ensure that all individual team members personal work complies with college standards and is carried out properly, effectively and within deadlines
- To lead through your duties and position to be a role model for best practices and standards for your team
- To be responsible for managing the student and other stakeholder experience and journey
- To liaise with other internal departments to ensure all members of the team have all required mandatory training at the start of their employment and refreshed on an annual basis Deliver the line manager element of inductions and where appropriate any role specific training
- Identify individual training and development needs and implement where required
- To contribute to a responsive and relevant curriculum offer
- To continue to develop partnerships with external stakeholders
- Contribute to the promotion of all aspects of the curriculum area
- Work with others to ensure the accuracy and reliability of college information systems
- Contribute to the process of self-assessment within the curriculum area and on a college wide basis.
- Manage partnerships effectively ensuring the college is meeting all audit requirements
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
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.
