Lecturer in Counselling

onlyFE; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lecturer in Counselling to enhance its team. The role involves teaching on successful Counselling courses at the undergraduate level and supporting students. Candidates should have a relevant degree and teaching qualification, alongside BACP membership or equivalent experience. This position offers a salary ranging from £24,782 to £37,388, with additional market premium potential, and a commitment to professional development in teaching qualifications.

Qualifications

• UK Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification at level 7 or willing to work towards.
• Registered member of BACP or equivalent practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate level Counselling courses.
• Support students in completing their programs.
• Maintain and develop the curriculum relevance.

Skills

Teaching skills

Counseling skills

Student engagement

Education

UK Honours degree in a relevant discipline

Postgraduate qualification at level 7

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Lecturer in Counselling

Close date - 06/01/2026

Salary, £24,782 to £37,388 plus market premium up to £3,000 pro‑rata, per annum, reviewed annually and subject to terms and conditions.

Contractual hours 29.6

The Role

We are looking to enhance our team of Counselling lecturers who teach on our highly successful and popular Counselling courses. You will deliver effective teaching, learning and assessment at undergraduate level across the FdA and BA (Hons) Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy programmes at Blackburn University Centre. Supporting students completing these programmes, as well as being flexible and willing to teach on other programmes within the school.

Maintaining and developing the curriculum to ensure relevance to Counselling and the wider links related industry organisations as required. Engaging with students using a variety of learning and teaching modes, including face‑to‑face and blended learning on full, part‑time and short courses.

What are we looking for?

You should have a UK Honours degree (or ENIC‑NARIC recognised degree) in a relevant discipline and a PGCE or other teaching qualification, or be willing to work towards one (to achieve within 2 years of appointment). You will also have a Postgraduate qualification at level 7 in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional qualification (or willing to work towards).

You must be a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or equivalent practice experience and a current practising counsellor. You will also have a strong awareness of contemporary developments within the Counselling Services Sector.