Lecturer – Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training (PWP)

Birmingham Newman University; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A university in the West Midlands is seeking a part-time Lecturer to join their team focused on Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) training. Candidates must hold BPS / BABCP registration and contribute to the delivery of well-respected talking therapies. Ideal applicants will possess a postgraduate qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy. This role offers numerous staff benefits, including extensive annual leave, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

35 days’ annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Discounted travel scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must have BPS / BABCP registration.
• Experience in delivering low intensity training.
• Proven ability to contribute to a diverse range of programmes.

Responsibilities

• Teach on PWP training courses.
• Contribute to integration of talking therapies.
• Participate in staff development opportunities.

Skills

BPS / BABCP registration

Experience in psychological wellbeing

Teaching and training skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy

Job description

Birmingham Newman University enjoys a strong reputation in Counselling, Psychotherapy & Talking Therapies. Our distinctive suite of professional programmes includes a UPCA (UKCP) accredited MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, MSc Integrative Counselling (Full time), a BACP accredited Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling, and a BA (Hons) Counselling 'Top Up' award. We also run several very popular Combined Honours degree programmes, including a BPS accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology & Counselling Studies, a BA (Hons) in Counselling Studies & Working with Children, Young People and Families, a BA (Hons) Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing, and a BPS accredited Low Intensity – PWP training.

We are currently seeking to appoint a Lecturer (0.5 FTE) to join our expanding team. The successful applicant will work on our PWP (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner) training and have BPS / BABCP registration. The postholder will be able to contribute to our Talking Therapies (formally known as IAPT) low intensity training and, depending on prior experience and professional registration, to our wider portfolio of programmes.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Dr Faisal Mahmood – [e-mail], to discuss the role further.

An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs. Please email your completed application form by the advertised closing date to: [e-mail].

(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).

Closing date for applications: Friday 19 December 2025.

Interviews will take place Monday 19 January 2026.

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days’ annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.