Lecturer - Counselling

The Commercial Industries and Access School at Kingston College is seeking a professionally accredited registered psychotherapist and/or counsellor to deliver Level 4 Adult Counselling courses part‑time on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. The role may also involve teaching across other Counselling programmes, including Levels 2, 3, and 5 on Wednesdays.

• Teach Level 4 Adult part‑time counselling courses on Tuesday and/or Thursday.
• Teach Levels 2, 3, and 5 on Wednesday (if required).
• Mark and provide tutorial support for counselling courses.
• Contribute to the school’s activities, including occasional out‑of‑hours events such as selection days, interviews and open events.

• Qualified practitioner with a professional qualification to practice in counselling or psychotherapy (minimum L6 Diploma or Honours Degree).
• Practicing member or accredited of BACP, UKCP or equivalent (or willing to gain accreditation).
• Three years of post‑qualification experience.
• Teaching qualification (or willing to work towards one) with experience teaching counselling to Level 3 or above.
• Supervision qualification or experience of providing clinical supervision to groups or individuals in a counselling setting.
• Ability to assess students, convey knowledge, support skill development and maintain professional boundaries with empathy.
• Familiarity with national educational standards and BACP awarding/validating body requirements.

• Annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year and 5 days wellbeing leave.
• Generous pension scheme with employer contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Subsidised sports facilities, professional development and training, and a salary‑sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
• Benefits package pro‑rated for part‑time staff.
• Salary: £7,935–£9,547 per annum (FTE £39,678–£47,736 per annum), plus up to 53 days + bank holidays.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.