Education, Children & Families
Location:
Sunderland
Salary:
£24,816 to £29,296 per annum pro rata
Post Type:
Part Time
Hours per Week:
8
Contract Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 23 September 2025
Reference:
0685-25
About the College
Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.
The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.
Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding
Our Journey & Values
As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.
About the Candidate
You will be a key member of a collaborative team that focusses on providing excellent learner experiences through the quality of our teaching, learning and assessment. The successful candidate will have a passion for counselling and a keen desire to deliver key concepts innovatively to inspire our learners to have lifelong careers in this growing sector. The candidate should also be willing to work evenings if required.
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a counselling professional to join our ambitious department at Sunderland College. The successful candidate will work in a thriving Education, Children and Families team, which currently delivers a curriculum spanning Level 2 to HE and includes adult and HE Counselling programmes.
This is an exciting time for the team with planned growth and we are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic counselling practitioner with excellent pedagogical skills and industry knowledge or experience. We would also welcome applications from innovative practitioners who have industry experience, who aspire to move into teaching.
Role Responsibilities
* Planning and preparation of high quality, sequenced learning through career focused schemes of learning, session planning and resources
* Assist with the creation of high-quality digital learning platforms and resources developing the digital literacy and future-readiness of students.
* To provide an excellent experience to students through exemplary learning, teaching and standards of assessment.
* Teach students to high standards using appropriate and varied student-centred approaches, embracing learning technologies to enhance the student experience.
* Develop and share subject pedagogy within and across teams to maintain currency and accuracy.
* Actively engage in reflective practice and contributing to the wider Professional Development programme.
* Preparation of effective formative and summative assessments to meet awarding organisation standards and student needs.
* Participate in the College`s quality assurance, quality enhancement and quality improvement processes.
Qualifications
* Appropriate level Counselling qualification to teach adult and HE programmes
* Teacher qualification at Level 5 or commitment to work towards and enrol within the first year of employment and achieve the qualification
* Level 2 Maths and English qualification
Essential Skills & Experience
* Relevant industry experience in counselling practice
* Successful experience of delivering high quality teaching / training
* Experience of effective and innovative use of ILT and digital technology
* Relevant practical experience in appropriate industry or profession.
What's in it for you?
Join EPNE and you'll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.
* Enjoy a generous holiday allowance days per year, plus public holidays).
* Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
* LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% %)
* Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
* We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
* Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
* Free parking on most campuses.
Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Please contact Adele Cook should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.