Counselling Lecturer

TR2 Recruitment Ltd; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; 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. You will plan and deliver engaging classroom and workshop-based sessions, helping learners develop theoretical knowledge, practical counselling skills and professional practice.

You will assess learner work, provide feedback, monitor progress, and ensure delivery meets awarding-body requirements.

Qualifications

• Level 5 counselling qualification is required
• Experience teaching counselling in FE or adult education
• Experience delivering Level 4 and/or Level 5 counselling qualifications
• Strong knowledge of counselling theory, skills and ethics
• Teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed/DET) desirable
• Experience of assessment and quality assurance
• Excellent communication and learner-support skills
• 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 academic and professional development
• Monitor learner progress and maintain 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

Teaching in FE

Student support

Assessment & QA

Communication

Education

Level 5 counselling qualification

Level 4 counselling qualification

PGCE / Cert Ed / DET

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.