Lecturer in Counselling - Birmingham

GBS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,900 - 56,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible benefits scheme

Reward and recognition programme

Job summary

A higher education institution in Birmingham seeks a full-time Lecturer in Counselling. Responsibilities include designing teaching sessions, assessing student work, and supporting academic development. Candidates should have a doctoral qualification in counselling and experience in UK higher education. The role offers a salary of £51,000 and a robust benefits package, including annual leave, flexibility in work hours, and additional professional development opportunities. Commitment to equality and diversity is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record in research or scholarly activity relevant to counselling.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body.
• Familiarity with the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
• Experience of supervising student work and providing support.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain organized student records.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions.
• Assess student work and provide constructive feedback.
• Engage in creating and disseminating new knowledge.
• Support student attendance, continuation, and satisfaction.

Skills

Doctoral level qualification in counselling

Experience of teaching in UK higher education

Excellent communication skills

Excellent IT skills

Ability to work with diverse groups of people

Education

Doctoral qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Lecturer in Counselling – Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU). Full‑time, permanent (40 hours per week). Salary £51,000. Teaching across undergraduate levels as part of the BSc (Hons) Lecturer in Counselling programme. Flexibility to teach weekdays, evenings, weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions as required by the faculty.
• Design assessments and assess student work, ensuring 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 embed 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, partner visits.
• Undertake a reflective programme of staff development – teaching observations, directed study, workshops, experiential learning.
• Support and engage in the creation, application and/or dissemination of new knowledge in your field of study and/or higher education practice.
• Engage with the GBS performance management programme – meeting objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, progression and satisfaction.
• Act as a Module Leader or undertake other administrative/management duties commensurate with the appointment level, as determined by the Dean or Deputy Dean.
• Take on other responsibilities as required to support GBS, which may include acting in a more senior capacity as part of a programme of professional development.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Doctoral level qualification in counselling and/or a demonstrable track record in research or scholarly activity relevant to counselling and/or professional success at an equivalent level.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body with a complaints procedure to which you are subject.
• Familiarity with, and agreement to work within, the 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 – competence with Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 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.
• Attention to detail and accurate reporting.
• Ability to maintain thorough and organised student records.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Current BACP counsellor/psychotherapist accreditation or equivalent registration with an appropriate professional body.
• In current, supervised practice as a counsellor.
• Teaching qualification: PGCHE, MA in HE Practice, FHEA, or equivalent.

Key Result Areas

• Student attendance
• Student submission rates
• Student pass rates
• Meeting or exceeding B3 thresholds

Other Information

• GBS values, policies and regulations – equal opportunities policy.
• GBS Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities – minimise environmental impact and actively contribute to the Environmental Policy.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave + 8 public holidays.
• 1‑day extra leave per year of service, up to 5 days.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses.
• Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work, Nursery, Tech scheme and more.
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and 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.

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.