Description
Are you passionate about improving adult skills?
If you are passionate about enabling adults to achieve the skills they need to reach their potential and you meet the requirements below then we look forward to receiving your application.
Sessional Tutor/IQA
Hourly Rate: £24.40 for delivery
Hourly Rate: £18.56 for IQA
Working Pattern: Variable Hours as and when required, including weekends. Fixed term until 31 July 2026
Location: Wentworth Castle, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
We are looking for Sessional Tutors and IQAs to join our growing team with qualifications and experience in Counselling. Delivery will be to adults on all aspects of Counselling and courses will be held on site in our unique college setting.
You will need experience of teaching Level 3 and Level 4 counselling qualifications together with vocational experience in Counselling, have or be working towards a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Course delivery includes one weekend a month.
Key Responsibilities
* To undertake the internal quality assurance of a range of qualifications in line with awarding body requirements.
* Organise, plan, deliver and assess high quality teaching, learning and assessment on a variety of courses in line with the Education Inspection Framework and University requirements
* Ensuring the successful completion, achievement and progression of all students in the curriculum area.
* Ensure all IQA documentation is completed adhering to Awarding Organisation and college standards.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Experience and knowledge of delivering Counselling at Level 3
* Level 5 Teaching qualification
* A Level 4 Counselling qualification
* BACP membership will be essential
* IQA qualification or willing to achieve
* English & maths at Level 2 or above
Job Benefits
How to apply
To find out more information about the college, view the job description and person specification and to apply online please visit the jobs page at For any queries about our vacancies please contact the HR team on or by email at
The college is currently in pre-merger discussions with Barnsley College with a proposed merger date scheduled for 1 March 2026. In the event that the successful candidate commences in employment on or after 1 March 2026 they will be employed on Barnsley College terms and conditions.
Northern College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Northern College promotes the welfare of all students and is fully committed to safeguarding and to fulfilling its obligations under the Prevent duty. The college expects all staff to share these commitments. Please note that all applicants will be subject to a DBS check. Evidence of qualifications will be required at interview.
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About Northern College
Northern College, the only adult residential college in Yorkshire, is in a unique position to be able to offer the essential skills adults need and employers want. Our mission is to inspire positive change through adult education. Working closely with our community, voluntary and employer partners we will provide outstanding teaching and learning on our campus based in the grade 1 listed Wentworth Castle. Surrounded by 500 acres of National Trust gardens and parkland we are in a fantastic location to support our adult learners to achieve their potential. Find out more