Lecturer in counselling

Salary: Unqualified Lecturer: £17,814 per year, pro rata of the FTE £29,294 per year. Qualified Lecturer: £19,390 – £24,819 per year, pro rata of the FTE £31,885 – £40,814 per year (depending on skills, qualifications).

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time – 22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 37 days, pro rata paid annual leave + 8 days, pro rata paid bank holidays.
• College Closure & Wellbeing Days including a fully paid 2‑week, pro rata Christmas break.
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support whenever you need it.
• Free On‑Site Gyms available across multiple campuses.
• Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, travel, tech and more.
• Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme – save money and stay active.
• Professional Development – fully funded qualifications and structured CPD.
• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers.

Responsibilities

Teach and assess learners across a range of Counselling programmes, supporting learners studying introductory through to Level 3/4 qualifications (where applicable).

Deliver engaging, inclusive, and industry‑relevant lessons that develop counselling theory, communication, active listening, self‑reflection, ethical practice, and professional boundaries.

Support learners to achieve qualifications and progress into employment, higher education, or careers in counselling, mental health, social care, wellbeing, or community support services.

Use creative and learner‑centred teaching approaches, including discussion, reflective practice, case studies, role play, and skills‑based activities to bring learning to life.

Maintain high standards of safeguarding, professionalism, confidentiality, learner wellbeing, and ethical practice.

Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement, confidence, and personal development.

Contribute to curriculum development and help create an inspiring, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• A qualified Counsellor, with a relevant qualification in counselling, psychotherapy or mental health and a minimum of 6 months post‑qualifying practice experience.
• A supervision qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to inspire learners through engaging, supportive, and reflective teaching.
• Industry experience within Counselling, Mental Health Support, Therapeutic Services, Community Wellbeing, Social Care, or a related field, or experience supporting learners in education or training.
• A commitment to inclusive teaching, learner wellbeing, and student success.
• A Level 4 teaching qualification or above is welcomed but if you don’t have one yet, we will support you to achieve it while you work.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.