Lecturer in Counselling

South Devon College; Paignton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days pro rata annual leave

Birthday holiday

Teacher's Pension 28.68%

Training and development

Staff discounts

Job summary

South Devon College in Paignton, Devon, is seeking an inspiring Lecturer in Counselling to join the Social Science, Counselling and Childhood Studies team. You will deliver high-quality teaching, tutorials and assessments, helping learners develop knowledge, skills and confidence for the counselling profession.

The role requires a Level 4 qualification or degree in Counselling and accreditation with a counselling body, with experience as a practising counsellor.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 4 qualification or degree in Counselling.
• Be a qualified, accredited counsellor registered with a counselling body such as the NCPS or BACP, or be able to obtain registration.
• Have experience as a practising counsellor, either through employment or private practice.
• Bring strong communication and organisational skills and the ability to motivate and support learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Teach creatively, adapt to different students, manage workloads and contribute to curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver scheduled teaching, tutorials and learner assessments across counselling programmes.
• Manage, plan and review learning programmes, develop resources, contribute to QA processes and ensure compliance with awarding body regulations and standards.
• Assess learner work, conduct learner reviews, support students’ pastoral and welfare needs, and contribute to admissions and learner-related administration.
• Maintain your own professional practice and develop relationships with colleagues and external partners, acting as an ambassador for the College.

Skills

Accredited counsellor

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 4 qualification or degree in Counselling

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job title Lecturer in Counselling Job reference REQ003317 Date posted 24/09/2026 Application closing date 25/10/2026 Location Paignton Salary £14,989 to £19,332 per annum Package Plus Excellent Benefits Contractual hours 18.5 Basis Fractional Job category/type Academic Attachments Blank Job description

Salary: £14,989 to £19,332 per annum. Plus Excellent Benefits.

Contract Type: Fractional, Permanent. 18.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Location: Paignton, Devon

Are you a practising Counsellor with a passion for supporting others to grow, learn and achieve? South Devon College is looking for an inspiring Lecturer in Counselling to join our Social Science, Counselling and Childhood Studies team. This is a rewarding opportunity to share your professional expertise, support learners across our counselling provision and help shape the next generation of counselling professionals.

As a Lecturer in Counselling, you will deliver high-quality teaching, tutorials and assessment, helping learners to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to progress within the counselling profession. You may also support learners through group supervision and one-to-one guidance, creating a positive, inclusive and student-centred learning environment.

About The Role

• Prepare and deliver scheduled teaching, tutorials and learner assessments across counselling programmes.
• Manage, plan and review learning programmes, develop resources, contribute to quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with awarding body regulations and standards.
• Assess learner work, conduct learner reviews, support students’ pastoral and welfare needs, and contribute to admissions, course meetings and learner-related administration.
• Maintain your own professional practice and development, build effective working relationships with colleagues and external partners, and act as an ambassador for South Devon College.

About You

• Hold a Level 4 qualification or degree in Counselling.
• Be a qualified, accredited counsellor registered with a counselling body such as the NCPS or BACP, or be able to obtain registration where appropriate.
• Have experience as a practising counsellor, either through employment or private practice.
• Bring strong subject knowledge, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to motivate and support learners from a range of backgrounds.
• Be able to teach creatively, adapt to the needs of different students, manage workloads effectively and contribute positively to the development of the curriculum area.

At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success.

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 37 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities.

We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.

Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:

• 37 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
• 1 additional day's holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday);
• 1 additional day's holiday for every 5 years served;
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
• Teacher's Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%;
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
• Employee Assistance Programmes;
• Access to Blue Light Card membership;
• Discounted travel schemes.

Should you have any further questions regarding the position, please contact Hannah Davies at [e-mail].

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 25 th October2026.

Interview Date: TBC

Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.

This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.

Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).