Tutor in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Teaching and Scholarship)

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK university in Leeds is seeking a Tutor in Counselling and Psychotherapy to deliver high-quality education to students. The role focuses on teaching within the MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling programme, developing course materials, and providing support to students. Ideal candidates should possess a Masters’ degree in counselling or psychotherapy and have contemporary experience as a psychological therapist. Opportunities for hybrid working and personal development are available in this rewarding role.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx.16 bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing discounts at the campus gym

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Applicants require expertise in counselling and psychotherapy.
• Recent experience as a psychological therapist is mandatory.
• Ability to deliver innovative teaching is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach on the MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling programme.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of course materials.
• Provide support and supervision to students.

Skills

Inspirational teaching

Flexible teamwork

Current psychological therapy experience

Education

Masters’ degree in counselling and psychotherapy or relevant subject

Job description

Tutor in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Teaching and Scholarship)

F aculty of Medicine and Health

School of Healthcare

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you ready to join an enthusiastic and academically talented team? Do you have a passion for transformative approaches to student education? Are you enthusiastic about supporting the growth of a digitally ready, Counselling and Psychotherapy workforce?

The School of Healthcare’s overall aim is the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge to improve the health and wellbeing of communities, families and individuals by way of innovation in education, research and scholarship.

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidates to join an enthusiastic and academically talented team, who provide Counselling and Psychotherapy education within a multidisciplinary School and Faculty of undergraduate and postgraduate students. This role focusses on delivering high quality education to students undertaking the MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling. The successful applicants will teach on this programme and assist with the development and evaluation of course materials and modules and provide support and supervision to students as part of their tutoring duties.

Applicants require a Masters’ degree in counselling and or psychotherapy, or a relevant subject and current registration with an appropriate body such as BACP with recent (within the last 12 months) contemporary experience as a psychological therapist. An ability to deliver inspiring and innovative teaching and to work flexibly as part of a wider team is required.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays / days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing : Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development : Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

If you are looking for a role that will draw on practice and academic experience to deliver teaching in the field of counselling and psychotherapy, apply today.