Job Summary
Exciting opportunity for a Seminar Leader – Join us today to make and impact
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
We offer a range of staff benefits and you can view them all.
This role offers the chance to be part of a prestigious partnership between Anna Freud and UCL, contributing to an innovative MSc in Psychology and Trauma. As Seminar Leader, you will enjoy a flexible, part-time permanent position with hybrid working, collaborate with leading academics and clinicians, and make a meaningful impact by supporting small student groups in a specialist and rapidly developing field.
What you’ll do
As the Seminar Leader – MSc Psychology and Trauma (Child & Adolescent), you will play a central role in supporting postgraduate students by leading interactive weekly seminars, acting as a personal tutor, and contributing to assessment and feedback. This role is pivotal in embedding students’ learning, developing their clinical and academic skills, and ensuring a supportive and inclusive educational environment within the programme. As the Seminal Leader you will be:
* Facilitating weekly seminars that build on core lectures and readings, encouraging discussion, debate, and reflective practice among small student groups.li>
* Supporting student development as a personal tutor, meeting termly with assigned students to discuss progress, provide guidance, and address any academic or wellbeing concerns.
* Contributing to assessment and feedback by marking assignments in line with UCL standards, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring timely completion of marking.
* Collaboration & Programme Development – Work closely with Programme Directors and fellow tutors to ensure effective delivery and development of the research project component.
* Upholding academic and safeguarding standards, including compliance with UCL and Anna Freud policies, safeguarding procedures, and promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in all teaching.
What you’ll bring
As the Seminar Leader MSc Psychology and Trauma (Child & Adolescent), you will bring professional expertise, subject knowledge, and the ability to guide and inspire postgraduate students through interactive teaching, assessment, and personal support.
* Relevant professional training and accreditation (e.g. Psychotherapist, Psychologist, Family Therapist) or doctoral-level study in a related field.
* Expert knowledge of psychology, neuroscience, and the impact of trauma on child and adolescent development.
* Experience in leading seminars or group learning, with the skills to facilitate discussion and link theory to practice.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an inclusive approach to supporting students’ academic and personal development.
* A collaborative, organised mindset, able to manage workload independently while contributing to the programme’s quality and success.
Key details
Hours: Part-time: 3.27hrs weekly or 170 hours across the year, to meet seminar time as relevant (9:30-11am or 5:30-7pm Tuesday and/or Wednesday). Programme teaching days and team days are expected to be prioritised.
Salary: £43,264 per annum FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme
Location: Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH)
Contract type: Permanent
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Wednesday, 03 September 2025. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Monday, 8 September 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held remotely on Wednesday, 17 September 2025.
How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
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