About the Role
You will deliver and assess the Level 4 AIMS Counselling qualification, supporting learners to develop the advanced knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours required for progression into counselling practice. This includes teaching core therapeutic theories, facilitating skills‑based workshops, guiding learners through reflective practice, and ensuring all assessment evidence meets AIMS standards and regulatory requirements.
The role involves maintaining a safe, ethical, and supportive learning environment, modelling professional conduct, and embedding key counselling competencies such as active listening, ethical decision‑making, case formulation, and working within recognised counselling frameworks. You will provide constructive feedback, track learner progress, and contribute to quality assurance procedures to uphold the integrity of the qualification.
Salary and Hours
Salary range: £14.05 – £26.53 per hour. Your rate of pay will be determined by your qualified teacher status and will be applied to scheduled teaching or non‑teaching work. This fixed‑term position lasts until July 2026.
About You
You are an experienced counselling practitioner capable of teaching, assessing, and supporting learners toward the Level 4 AIMS Counselling qualification. You possess strong knowledge of therapeutic theories, ethical frameworks, and professional standards, and you can deliver both theory and practical skills sessions.
* Demonstrated experience in counselling practice.
* Ability to create a safe, ethical, and supportive learning environment.
* Skilled in providing clear feedback and tracking learner progress.
* Proficient with assessment evidence in line with AIMS and regulatory requirements.
* Organised, collaborative, and able to maintain accurate records.
* Committed to safeguarding, health and safety, and professional expectations.
Important Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.
Provide all required DBS documentation at interview stage. The university is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; applications are welcome from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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