The vacancy
Are you passionate about counselling education and ready to inspire the next generation of professionals? DN Colleges Group is seeking a dedicated and experienced Higher Education Lecturer in Counselling to join our dynamic team at UCNL and UCD. You'll be delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes validated by the University of Hull, supporting students academically and contributing to the development of innovative teaching practices.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, where your expertise will help shape the future of counselling education in North Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire.
Actual Salary: £13, £17,375.50 per annum
Working Pattern: 15 hours per week (Wednesday and Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm)
Essential Criteria
* Degree in a relevant subject area
* Minimum Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy
* Extensive experience in the field of counselling
* Strong commitment to quality assurance and enhancement
* Excellent organisation, analytical and communication skills
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver engaging teaching sessions across undergraduate and postgraduate counselling programmes
* Provide academic support and act as Academic Advocate for students
* Participate in curriculum planning, programme development, and quality assurance processes
* Contribute to promotional activities and student engagement initiatives
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including universities, exam boards, and professional organisations
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary
* Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme % Employers contribution
* 35 pro rata Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
* Professional development opportunities.
* Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
* On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
* Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.
Additional Information
* Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
* Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Closing date: 23rd November
Interview date: 5th December
Interested?
For further information about the role, please contact:
About us
At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally
Our values
This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.
These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.
Ambition
To achieve the highest standards.
Support
A caring, safe and inclusive environment.
Partnership
Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.
Innovation
We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.
Responsibility
We take individual and collective responsibility.
Equality
We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.
Working with us