Lecturer in Counselling - Leeds

Bath Spa University; Shipley; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK educational institution is seeking experienced Lecturers for its BSc (Hons) Lecturer in Counselling programme. The role involves teaching across various undergraduate levels with flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. The ideal candidate will possess a Doctoral degree in counselling and experience in UK higher education, along with strong IT and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a committed and inclusive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Flexible Benefits including Cycle to Work scheme

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Doctoral level qualification in counselling required.
• Experience in teaching and supervising students needed.
• Familiarity with BACP Ethical Framework expected.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver teaching sessions for students.
• Provide feedback and support to students.
• Engage in course material development and improvement.

Skills

Doctoral level qualification in counselling

Experience in UK higher education

Excellent IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU) • Location: Leeds (On-Site) • Salary: £51,000 • Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) • Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

Role

We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Lecturer in Counselling programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

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 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. 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. 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 be registered with an appropriate professional body to an equivalent level. In current, supervised practice as a counsellor. Teaching qualification: PGCHE, MA in HE Practice or FHEA etc.

Key Result Areas

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

Other Information

The Lecturer will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment to: GBS's values. policies and regulations, including the equal opportunities policy. GBS's Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GBS's Environmental Policy.

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
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• 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

Perks

• GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices. - John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer
• 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.

EEO Statement

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.