Sessional - Counselling Lecturer

Basingstoke College of Technology; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-respected further education college in Basingstoke seeks a Sessional Counselling Lecturer to deliver the CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills. Responsibilities include leading discussions, assessing students, and managing coursework. Applicants must have relevant teaching qualifications and a familiarity with counselling approaches. The role offers competitive pay and benefits, including opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Member of the Teachers Pension

Excellent Annual Leave Entitlements

Discount on Major Retailers

Free Onsite Parking

Free On-site Gym

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering CPCAB Level 2 Certificate.
• Familiarity with various counselling approaches is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills.
• Lead theory discussions and assess students' counselling skills.
• Mark homework and sign off final portfolios.

Skills

Counselling approaches

Assessment skills

Teaching

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

Sessional - Counselling Lecturer

Basingstoke, Hampshire

£31.27ph + £6.70ph holiday

Temporary

Basingstoke College of Technology

HE & Adult Learning

Salary: £31.27ph basic + £6.70ph holiday

Closing date for the role: 07/12/2025

Interviews will take place on: 10/12/2025

Main Purpose of Post

You will be delivering the CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills. This will involve leading the theory discussions, assessing students' counselling skills and regular marking of homework. You will also sign off their final portfolio at the end of the course and ensure all learners are proficient within the course requirements and specifications. Familiarity with a variety of counselling approaches will be advantageous for this role.

Please note:

• Applicants that have applied within the past 3 months, need not apply
• Applicants must have current authorisation to work in the UK as we do not offer sponsorship on this role

We have some amazing benefits on offer

• Member of the Teachers Pension (TPS) (subject to eligibility)
• Excellent Annual Leave Entitlements, including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure
• Discount on Major Retailers via BCoT App
• Free Onsite Parking
• Free On-site Gym
• Nursery, Restaurants, Barbering & Hair & Beauty Discounts
• Season Ticket Loans (restrictions apply)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (restrictions apply)
• Opportunity to complete professional qualifications relevant to your position at no additional cost (restrictions apply)

Wellbeing

• Wellbeing Day
• Summer Staff Barbeque
• Christmas Staff Luncheon
• 24 hour access to EAP
• Free Annual Flu Jab

About Us!

Basingstoke College of Technology is a leading and well-respected further education college situated in North Hampshire, easily accessible and with excellent transport links to surrounding areas. We provide a wide range of technical training courses, have an extensive apprenticeship programme and an increasing portfolio of Higher Education courses.

BCoT is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

The college is rated Good by Ofsted, with Outstanding features, has continued to improve since its last inspection and has maintained outstanding financial health for many years.