Lead Tutor - Society, Health & Development (Counselling)

Northern College; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent adult education institution in Barnsley seeks a Lead Tutor for Society, Health & Development (Counselling) aiming to enhance the skills of adult learners. The role involves leading counseling curriculum delivery, ensuring quality compliance, and fostering a supportive learning environment. Candidates should possess relevant teaching and counseling qualifications, as well as a strong commitment to student-centered education. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and multiple job benefits including pension contributions and generous leave.

Benefits

Access to the USS pension scheme

Up to 41 days annual leave entitlement

Staff health & wellbeing schemes

Career development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Free on-site parking

Free access to National Trust gardens

Qualifications

• Passion for enabling adults to achieve necessary skills.
• Experience working as part of a team focusing on student success.
• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of counselling programs.
• Coordinate quality assurance procedures to meet college standards.
• Develop teaching and learning materials for blended and online delivery.

Skills

Delivering Counselling at Level 3 and above

Mentoring qualifications

Level 5 Teaching qualification

A Level 4 Counselling qualification

BACP membership

IQA qualification or willingness to achieve

English & maths at Level 2 or above

Education

Level 5 Teaching qualification

A Level 4 Counselling qualification

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about improving adult skills?

If you are passionate about enabling adults to achieve the skills they need to reach their potential and you meet the requirements below then we would be delighted to receive your application.

Lead Tutor - Society, Health & Development (Counselling)

£34,604 - £37,679 per annum

Full time, permanent

This is an exciting new opportunity to join our society, health and development team. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Lead Tutor who will work as part of the curriculum team to take a lead role in the delivery of our counselling provision.

We're looking for someone who is student focused and committed to delivering an excellent learning experience to our adult learners, helping them to gain confidence and achieve. Working closely with curriculum colleagues you will develop the provision and ensure students are at the centre of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and management of an agreed area of the College’s curriculum to ensure it meets both funder and individual student need and is of a high quality.
• To work with the Head of Curriculum to plan, implement and review annually a programme of courses in line with the College Curriculum Plan.
• To coordinate in-house quality assurance procedures to ensure that all provision complies with college requirements and meets expectations.
• To coordinate the requirements of awarding organisations with the support of the Quality Assurance Lead, ensuring all requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner.
• To coordinate and participate in the design and development of teaching and learning materials, including those required for blended and online delivery within agreed curriculum area.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience and knowledge of delivering Counselling at Level 3 and above and mentoring qualifications
• Level 5 Teaching qualification
• A Level 4 Counselling qualification
• BACP membership will be essential
• IQA qualification or willing to achieve
• English & maths at Level 2 or above

Job Benefits

• Access to the USS pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Up to 41 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays) plus college closure between Christmas and New Year
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including access to Occupational Health services and Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
• Career development and progression opportunities and access to support for professional development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Free access to 500 acres of surrounding National Trust gardens and parkland

The college is currently in pre-merger discussions with Barnsley College with a proposed merger date scheduled for 1 March 2026. In the event that the successful candidate commences in employment on or after 1 March 2026, and merger takes place, candidates will be employed on Barnsley College terms and conditions. Further details regarding this will be provided at interview.

How to apply

To find out more information about the college, view the job description and person specification and to apply online please visit the jobs page at www.northern.ac.uk / jobs . For any queries about our vacancies please contact the HR team on 01226 776000 or by email at [e-mail] .

Northern College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Northern College promotes the welfare of all students and is fully committed to safeguarding and to fulfilling its obligations under the Prevent duty. The college expects all staff to share these commitments. Please note that all applicants will be subject to a DBS check. Evidence of qualifications will be required at interview.

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Northern College, the only adult residential college in Yorkshire, is in a unique position to be able to offer the essential skills adults need and employers want. Our mission is to inspire positive change through adult education. Working closely with our community, voluntary and employer partners we will provide outstanding teaching and learning on our campus based in the grade 1 listed Wentworth Castle. Surrounded by 500 acres of National Trust gardens and parkland we are in a fantastic location to support our adult learners to achieve their potential. Find out more at www.northern.ac.uk