Counselling Tutor

Brock; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days leave

Employee assistance programme

On-site nursery

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Eye care vouchers

Onsite parking

Staff discounts

Onsite gym

Weekly staff football

Job summary

The College is seeking an experienced Counselling Tutor to deliver Level 4 Counselling to adults in blocks aligned to curriculum needs. You will mark registers, maintain documentation, and collaborate with the Head of Adult Learning on recruitment and monitoring.

Ideal candidates will have Level 4 Counselling/Psychotherapy or related qualification, a teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one, and at least three years as a counsellor with experience in adult education.

Qualifications

• Deliver the level 4 Counselling Course to Adults as agreed with the Head of Adult Learning.
• Mark registers and provide documentation in line with College policies.
• Work with the Head of Adult Learning on recruitment, monitoring and development.
• Apply inclusive learning principles in all teaching activities.
• Contribute to design, delivery and planning of curriculum.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in Counselling/Psychotherapy.
• Share best teaching practices and participate in staff development and lesson observations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver counselling units to adults in blocks aligned to curriculum needs.
• Mark registers and maintain college documentation.
• Collaborate with leadership to recruit and monitor learners.
• Promote inclusive learning and innovative teaching methods.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and development.
• Keep current with counselling research and professional standards.
• Engage in CPD and college training days.

Skills

Counselling

Teaching adults

Curriculum development

Assessment

CPD/Professional development

Education

Level 4 Counselling/Psychotherapy qualification

Teaching qualification or willingness to achieve

Job description

(Unqualified Teachers £25.64 to £32.35 per hour DOE) . You will be engaged to deliver specific counselling units as required and due to the nature of the role, work will be offered in blocks of delivery linked to curriculum needs.

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 3,000 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

Responsibilities as our Counselling Tutor include:

• Deliver the level 4 Counselling Course to Adults as agreed with the Head of Adult Learning
• Mark registers and provide documentation in line with College policies
• Work closely with the Head of Adult Learning particularly with regards to the recruitment, monitoring
• Pay due attention to the principles of inclusive learning
• Contribute to the design, delivery and future planning and development of curriculum
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of developments and research in Counselling
• Promote the sharing of good practice in the development of teaching methods and strategies.
• Participate in the College's Lesson Observation Scheme.
• Participate in staff development and training
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge through continuing professional development and College training days

Ideal Counselling Tutor will need, Level 4 Counselling/Psychotherapy or related L4 qualification

• Teaching qualification or be willing to work towards alongside your role
• Extensive experience as Counsellor, with a minimum of 3 years in the role,
• Experience of teaching and/or a desire to teach adults
• Evidence of knowledge and/or experience of innovative teaching and learning techniques
• Mentoring and supporting team members
• Knowledge and understanding of current developments in Counselling/Psychotherapy
• Knowledge of appropriate methods of involving students in feedback on their programmes

Benefits as the Assessor in Counselling Tutor will include:

• 37 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time.
• Enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel, and healthcare.
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football