Counselling Lecturer

TR2 Recruitment Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

TR2 Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Counselling Lecturer to deliver Level 4 and Level 5 counselling programmes within a Further Education setting. The role focuses on engaging learners, developing theoretical knowledge, practical counselling skills and professional practice.

You will plan, deliver, assess and provide feedback across Level 4/5, ensuring alignment with curriculum requirements and safeguarding standards. Demonstrated DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one is expected.

Qualifications

• Level 5 counselling qualification or equivalent.
• Teaching experience in FE or adult education.
• Experience delivering Level 4 and/or Level 5 counselling qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of counselling theory, skills and ethical practice.
• Desirable teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed/DET or equivalent).
• Experience of assessment and quality assurance.
• Excellent communication and learner-support skills.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Level 4 and Level 5 Counselling programmes.
• Plan and deliver engaging classroom and workshop-based sessions.
• Assess learner work and provide constructive feedback.
• Support learners with their academic and professional development.
• Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate assessment records.
• Ensure delivery meets awarding-body and curriculum requirements.
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusive learning.

Skills

Clear communication

Learner support

Assessment experience

Education

Level 5 counselling qualification

PGCE/Cert Ed/DET (or equivalent)

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Counselling Lecturer to deliver Level 4 and Level 5 counselling programmes within a Further Education setting.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering engaging, learner-focused teaching across Level 4 and Level 5 counselling programmes, supporting students to develop their theoretical knowledge, practical counselling skills and professional practice.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver Level 4 and Level 5 Counselling programmes.
• Plan and deliver engaging classroom and workshop-based sessions.
• Assess learner work and provide constructive feedback.
• Support learners with their academic and professional development.
• Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate assessment records.
• Ensure delivery meets awarding-body and curriculum requirements.
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusive learning.

Requirements

• Relevant Level 5 counselling qualification or equivalent.
• Counselling teaching/lecturing experience, ideally within FE or adult education.
• Experience delivering Level 4 and/or Level 5 counselling qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of counselling theory, skills and ethical practice.
• Relevant teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, DET or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience of assessment and quality assurance.
• Excellent communication and learner-support skills.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced counselling professional who enjoys supporting learners and wants to contribute to the development of the next generation of counselling practitioners.