Lecturer in Therapeutic Counselling

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join our passionate and enthusiastic team at Bridgend College as a Lecturer in Therapeutic Counselling. This role will allow you to support and inspire the next generation of counselling professionals through high-quality teaching, mentorship, and academic guidance. You will contribute to the delivery of our counselling programmes, including Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas, ensuring that students develop the practical skills, theoretical understanding, and self-awareness needed for professional practice.

This is an hourly paid contract (specific days and hours cannot be guaranteed and are offered on a casual, ad hoc basis to fit the needs of the service).

Salary: Unqualified: £25,371 - £29,942 per annum (pro rata, hourly paid);
Qualified: £32,304 - £49,934 per annum (pro rata, hourly paid).

• Plan and deliver engaging sessions
• Assess learner progress
• Support individual development in academic and professional contexts
• Deliver and contribute to the delivery of counselling programmes (Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas)
• Maintain current practice experience and professional body membership (e.g., BACP, UKCP, National Counselling Society, etc.)

• Recognised qualification in therapeutic counselling (minimum Level
  6)
• Member of a professional body such as the BACP, UKCP, National Counselling Society, etc.
• Current practice experience
• Experience of working with young people and/or a PGCE certificate (or willingness to work towards one) is essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to a diverse student population
• Passionate about motivating all learners to be well-prepared for successful counselling careers in professional practice

• For further information, please view the job information pack.
• Bridgend College conducts enhanced DBS disclosure checks for child and vulnerable adults and requires registration as a FE Teacher with the Education Workforce Council.
• Bridgend College supports bilingual services and encourages applications with Welsh language skills; specify in your personal statement if you prefer Welsh for assessment/interview.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are Disability Confident Leader and guarantee to interview candidates with a disability if they meet essential criteria and offer reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
• The successful candidate must provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK; the College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme.
• There may be a second stage interview or assessment.