Sessional Counselling Lecturer

Nescot; Epsom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym on-site

Parking on-site

Starbucks discount

Free online qualifications

Day nursery access

Job summary

Nescot is seeking a Sessional Counselling Lecturer to deliver courses and assess learners. This fixed-term role until 31/07/27 focuses on preparing and delivering counselling at levels 2, 3, FD or BA, with marking and curriculum help.

Applicants must be a professionally qualified counsellor in practice and registered with BACP or UKCP, with some teaching experience or interest in developing it. On-site campus position includes gym facilities and parking.

Qualifications

• Counselling professional currently in practice and registered with a professional body (BACP/UKCP).
• Interest or experience in teaching and developing new counsellors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver counselling courses at level 2, 3, FD or BA level.
• Mark student work.
• Assist with course planning and curriculum development.

Skills

Counselling

Teaching interest

Professional body registration

Education

Registered with a professional body (BACP/UKCP)

Job description

Sessional Counselling Lecturer

Sessional / Fixed term until 31/07/27

What we are looking for:

• Professionally qualified counsellor currently in practice
• Interested in developing new counsellors to come into the profession
• Registered with a professional body such as the BACP or UKCP
• Some teaching experience or interested in developing this capability

Duties/responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver counselling courses at level 2, 3, FD or BA level
• Mark student work
• Assist with course planning and curriculum development

Benefits:

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Discounted Starbucks
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.”

At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance).

This college is a smoke‑free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

Closing date will be 6th November 2026 (we reserve the right to interview during this period and to close the advert earlier)

Interview date will be 26th October 2026 for early applicants