Lecturer in Counselling

GEDU Services Pvt. Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 public holidays

Flexible Benefits

Perks@Work discounts

Wellbeing centre

Referral scheme

Job summary

GBS is seeking Lecturers to teach across the undergraduate Psychology with Counselling programme. Flexible teaching times include weekdays, evenings and weekends. The role requires delivering sessions, designing assessments and providing feedback to students, while updating course materials and aligning with best teaching practices.

You will contribute to programme design and collaborate with colleagues, attending meetings and engaging in development activities within GBS.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology or aligned field.
• Experience teaching in UK higher education.
• Familiarity with professional frameworks and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions for undergraduate Psychology with Counselling.
• Design assessments and provide timely feedback to students.
• Develop course materials and embed technology in learning.
• Lead, review and enhance programmes within the faculty and across GBS.
• Engage in staff development and participate in events and partner visits.

Skills

Teaching in UK HE

Student feedback

Curriculum development

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree (MSc or equivalent Level 7)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location: London Greenford and London Stratford, (On-Site)

Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

The role: Weare currently seekingLecturers to teach across our undergraduate Psychology with Counselling programme.Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions as required by the faculty.
• Design assessments and assess student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students.
• Develop, update, and continuously improve course materials.
• Keep up to date with best practice in learning and teaching and ensure that your teaching reflects best practice and embeds technologies that enhance the learning experience.
• Contribute to the design, development, delivery, review and enhancement of programmes of study within the faculty and across GBS.
• Attend meetings as required by the role
• Develop productive working relationships with colleagues within and external to GBS.
• Participate in internal and external events, such as programme reviews, open days, outreach activities, and partner visits.
• Undertake a reflective programme of staff development which includes teaching observations, directed study, workshop participation and experiential learning.
• Support and engage in the creation, application and/or dissemination of new knowledge in your field of study and/or in higher education practice.
• Engage with the GBS performance management programme, meeting a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, progression and satisfaction.
• Act as a Module Leader or undertake other administrative/management duties, commensurate with the level of the appointment, and as determined by the Dean or Deputy Dean.
• Take on other responsibilities as required to support the work of GBS, which may include acting in a more senior capacity as part of a programme of professional development.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

• A Master’s degree (MSc or equivalent Level 7 qualification) in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychology, or an aligned field.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body with a complaints procedure to which you are subject.
• Familiarity with, and agreement to work within, the current BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
• Experience of teaching in UK higher education.
• A passion for education as a transformative activity.
• Experience of, and a passion for, working in widening access environments.
• Excellent IT skills and competence with the Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience of supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• Experience of supporting learners both face-to-face and remotely.
• Demonstrable professional conduct in all interactions with staff and students.

DESIRABLE SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

• Current BACP counsellor/psychotherapist accreditation or be registered with an appropriate professional body to an equivalent level
• In current, supervised practice as a counsellor
• A Doctoral level qualification in counselling and/ or a demonstrable track record in research or other scholarly activity of relevance to counselling and/or demonstrable success at an equivalent level professionally.
• Teaching qualification: PGCHE, MA in HE Practice or FHEA etc
• A Doctoral level qualification in counselling and/ or a demonstrable track record in research or other scholarly activity of relevance to counselling and/or demonstrable success at an equivalent level professionally.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.