Job Title: Lecturer in Counselling Salary: £15,760 - £18,737 (FTE £31,520 - £37,474) Location: Dewsbury and Huddersfield Hours and Weeks per Year: 18. 5 hours/52 weeks At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors. Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you'll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others. We're already a successful college, but we're continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story! We are looking for a knowledgeable and inspiring Lecturer of Counselling to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified and practicing counsellor with a passion for sharing their expertise and nurturing the next generation of professionals. You'll bring real-world insight into your teaching, creating a supportive and stimulating learning environment that blends theory with practical application. You'll predominantly be based at Dewsbury with some classes in the Huddersfield centre. Your focus will be to deliver high-quality counselling education to adult learners, inspire and support students through their professional development and contribute to a positive, reflective and ethical learning culture. You'll have a Therapeutic Counselling qualification at Level 4 or above, be a member of a professional association for Counselling or Psychotherapy, and have (or be willing to work towards) a teaching qualification. It's important that you're able to demonstrate recent work with adults, a strong interest in education and training and a commitment to personal growth alongside our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence. Due to the nature of our work, it's essential you're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We believe learning is not just for our students: it's an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You'll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel. We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another. (We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications) TO APPLY (both External and Internal applicants): Download and complete a copy of the below Kirklees College Application Form" before clicking "Apply" - you will need to attach your completed form as your application. If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact [... Click Apply... ] Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied. As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals' sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.