Overview
Lecturer Counselling and/or Mental Health/Psychology – Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover), Full Time. The Commercial Industries and Access School at Kingston College is looking to appoint a well-organised and self-motivated individual to enhance the expanding Access, Mental Health and Wellbeing curriculum area. You will deliver scheduled training, assessment/evaluation and feedback and pastoral support.
The Access programmes are credited by the OCN (Open College Network) and prepare learners to progress onto degree related programmes. Due to the opening of the new Health suite that has been introduced to the school, we are looking at expanding our Health and Wellbeing programmes. These programmes will be targeted at both 16-18-year-olds and adults returning into education.
Responsibilities
* Deliver scheduled training, assessment/evaluation and feedback and pastoral support.
* Support the Access programmes credited by the OCN and help learners progress onto degree related programmes.
* Assist in expanding Health and Wellbeing programmes for 16-18-year-olds and adults returning to education.
* Be a creative, resourceful and effective educator, able to convey knowledge, support the development of skills, challenge, mentor and motivate students.
* Offer effective feedback and monitor and record students progress; have good general IT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office; adapt quickly to college IT systems.
Qualifications
* Professional qualification in Psychology, Mental Health or Social Science (minimum L6 Diploma or Honours Degree).
* Teaching qualification (or willing to work towards it).
* Excellent teaching skills in Counselling or Mental Health/Psychology.
Benefits
* 40 days annual leave plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year; 5 days Wellbeing leave.
* Pension scheme with employer contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
* Subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training; salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
Closing date
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 16th October 2025.
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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