Lecturer - Counselling (0.7FTE)

Bradford College; Bradford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

44 days annual leave

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Pension scheme (Teachers')

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Bradford College is seeking a passionate Counselling Lecturer to join the Early Years, Education & Social Care Department. The role teaches Counselling qualifications mainly at Level 2/3 with pastoral oversight for a year group.

This is a part-time post (24.5 hours/week) with responsibilities across teaching, assessment and curriculum development, plus potential for government retention payments. Bradford College offers extensive benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related subject.
• Level 5 qualification in counselling.
• UK professional body registration (BCAP/CPCAB/NCS).
• Teaching qualification or willingness to pursue one.
• GCSEs 4-9 (A*-C) or Level 2 in Maths/English or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses specified by Departmental Leadership Team.
• Assess student work and provide constructive feedback.
• Improve student performance through reflective practice.
• Develop innovative approaches to learning, teaching and assessment.
• Engage in professional development for teaching and learning.
• Contribute to curriculum development and cross-college activities.
• Participate in enrolment, induction, monitoring, profiling and initial assessment.
• Devise individual learning plans and provide learner support.
• Oversee student discipline, counselling and guidance for assigned classes.
• Supervise placements, off-site visits and activities.
• Maintain formative and summative assessment records and report progress.
• Contribute to department success and programme leadership duties.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related subject

Level 5 qualification in counselling

Registered with UK professional body (BCAP, CPCAB or NCS)

Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards

GCSE 4-9 or Level 2 Maths/English

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Counselling Lecturer to join our Early Years, Education & Social Care Department.

The successful applicant will help to transform the lives of our students by teaching across our Counselling qualifications, predominantly at Level 2 & 3 and will have pastoral responsibility for a year group.

This is a part-time role, working 24.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities include:

• * To teach courses specified by the Departmental Leadership Team.
• * To assess the work and progress of all students and provide them with constructive and timely feedback.
• * To seek ways of improving student performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery, and obtaining and analysing feedback.
• * To develop and apply innovative approaches to improving the learning environment, teaching and/or assessment and feedback methods
• * Engage in professional development concerning teaching, learning and assessment, including the use of an evidence-informed approach, which utilises the outcomes of scholarship to enhance teaching practice.
• * To participate actively in curriculum development, and, where appropriate, in cross-college marketing activities.
• * To participate actively in the enrolment, induction, monitoring, profiling and initial assessment of students or trainees.
• * To devise individual learning plans and provide support for learners in line with the requirements of the course.
• * To be responsible to the Head of Department for student discipline, counselling and guidance for all assigned classes.
• * To be responsible for the supervision and management of students on placements, off-site visits and activities where appropriate.
• * To maintain records of formative and summative assessments of students' learning, and to report accurately on the progress of both individuals and groups.
• * To proactively contribute to the success and vision of the department
• * To undertake programme leadership duties as specified by your line manager or the Head of Department

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

As part of the government targeted retention payment scheme you may be eligible for a payment of up to £6000 dependent on the subject/courses you teach.

Education & Training

• * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a related subject.
• * Level 5 qualification in counselling
• * Be registered with a professional body in the UK, e.g. BCAP, CPCAB or the National Counselling Society
• * A relevant teaching qualification or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• * GCSE 4-9 (A*- C) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths and English or equivalent.

Experience

• * Experienced in counselling and actively practising
• * A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of Counselling Practice.
• * Experience in Good teaching/training.
• * Experience of student pastoral care and disciplinary procedures
• * Experience in course leadership responsibilities.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

• * Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 44 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• * Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
• * Teachers' Pension scheme, with a generous 23% employer contribution
• * Annual salary reviews
• * Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• * Free sports and gym facilities
• * Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• * Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• * Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• * Discounts on greener travel - cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• * Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
• * On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
• * A host of training development opportunities
• * Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• * The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.

Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.