Counselling Lecturer (Access to HE)

Salary: £30,330 - £39,540 per annum (Grade 5) & Employers Pension Contributions £8,698.64 - £11,340.07 per year

Location: Scunthorpe, England; Doncaster, England

The vacancy

Are you passionate about counselling and eager to inspire the next generation of professionals?

DN Colleges Group are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Counselling Lecturer to join our team. If you have a passion for teaching and a commitment to student success, we want to hear from you!

As a Counselling Lecturer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. You will lead and deliver engaging counselling programmes, ensuring that each student receives the support and guidance they need to thrive. Your responsibilities will include:

• Innovative Teaching: Deliver high-quality lessons using a variety of teaching methods, including blended learning and tutorials.
• Student Support: Provide personalised guidance, coaching, and mentoring to help students achieve their academic and personal goals.
• Curriculum Development: Create and develop engaging learning materials and contribute to the continuous improvement of our counselling programmes.
• Assessment and Feedback: Use effective assessment methods to monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues and external partners to enhance the student learning experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• A relevant Counselling qualification at Level 3 or above.
• A teaching qualification or a willingness to achieve one within an agreed timescale.
• Experience in the counselling field and/or relevant industry experience.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of teaching and learning.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration and mutual support.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities for continuous professional growth and development.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy a role that offers flexibility, including occasional evening and weekend work.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in an environment that is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Ready to make a difference? Please click the 'Apply Now' button.

This role is permanent, full time (35.5 hours per week).

We look forward to welcoming you to our team and supporting you in your journey to inspire and educate future counselling professionals!

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally.

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

• Ambition: To achieve the highest standards.
• Support: A caring, safe and inclusive environment.
• Partnership: Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.
• Innovation: We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.
• Responsibility: We take individual and collective responsibility.
• Equality: We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.