Overview
Lecturer in Counselling – Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU). Full‑time, permanent (40 hours per week). Salary £51,000. Teaching across undergraduate levels as part of the BSc (Hons) Lecturer in Counselling programme. Flexibility to teach weekdays, evenings, weekends required.
Responsibilities
* Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions as required by the faculty.
* Design assessments and assess student work, ensuring learning outcomes are met.
* Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
* Provide academic support and guidance to students.
* Develop, update and continuously improve course materials.
* Keep up to date with best practice in learning and teaching and embed technologies that enhance the learning experience.
* Contribute to the design, development, delivery, review and enhancement of programmes of study within the faculty and across GBS.
* Attend meetings as required by the role.
* Develop productive working relationships with colleagues within and external to GBS.
* Participate in internal and external events, such as programme reviews, open days, outreach activities, partner visits.
* Undertake a reflective programme of staff development – teaching observations, directed study, workshops, experiential learning.
* Support and engage in the creation, application and/or dissemination of new knowledge in your field of study and/or higher education practice.
* Engage with the GBS performance management programme – meeting objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, progression and satisfaction.
* Act as a Module Leader or undertake other administrative/management duties commensurate with the appointment level, as determined by the Dean or Deputy Dean.
* Take on other responsibilities as required to support GBS, which may include acting in a more senior capacity as part of a programme of professional development.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Doctoral level qualification in counselling and/or a demonstrable track record in research or scholarly activity relevant to counselling and/or professional success at an equivalent level.
* Membership of an appropriate professional body with a complaints procedure to which you are subject.
* Familiarity with, and agreement to work within, the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
* Experience of teaching in UK higher education.
* A passion for education as a transformative activity.
* Experience of, and a passion for, working in widening access environments.
* Excellent IT skills – competence with Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Experience of supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
* Experience of supporting learners both face‑to‑face and remotely.
* Demonstrable professional conduct in all interactions with staff and students.
* Attention to detail and accurate reporting.
* Ability to maintain thorough and organised student records.
* Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines.
* Ability to work with minimum supervision.
* Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Desirable Skills and Experience
* Current BACP counsellor/psychotherapist accreditation or equivalent registration with an appropriate professional body.
* In current, supervised practice as a counsellor.
* Teaching qualification: PGCHE, MA in HE Practice, FHEA, or equivalent.
Key Result Areas
* Student attendance
* Student submission rates
* Student pass rates
* Meeting or exceeding B3 thresholds
Other Information
* GBS values, policies and regulations – equal opportunities policy.
* GBS Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities – minimise environmental impact and actively contribute to the Environmental Policy.
What We Offer
* 25 days annual leave + 8 public holidays.
* 1‑day extra leave per year of service, up to 5 days.
* Workplace pension scheme.
* Tuition reimbursement for career development courses.
* Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work, Nursery, Tech scheme and more.
* Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and more.
* Reward and recognition programme.
* £500 award employee referral scheme.
* Discretionary annual performance bonus.
GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.
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