Counselling Lecturer


Company:	South Staffordshire College
Salary:	£6,550.79 - £9,104.98
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Tamworth, B79 7LP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Reference: HR2526-174

Status / Hours: Permanent, Part Time – 7.4 hours per week

Salary: Unqualified - £32,753.97 - £34,306.88 Full Time per annum

Qualified - £36,058.84 - £45,524.92 Full Time/per annum

Unqualified - £6,550.79 - £6,861.38 pro rata per annum

Qualified - £7,211.77 - £9,104.98 pro rata per annum

Qualified teacher rate: To attract the qualified teacher rate of pay, applicants should hold a recognised full FE teaching qualification, such as DiT, PGCE/PGCE FE, Cert Ed, or equivalent. Applicants without a full FE teaching qualification are still welcome to apply and, if appointed, will be supported to work towards one.

Location Tamworth Campus

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

Counselling is a growing and highly valued industry, with an increasing need for skilled, reflective practitioners who can support wellbeing across a range of settings. South Staffordshire College has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality counselling qualifications that enable learners to progress confidently into the profession and further study.

We are now seeking a dynamic and committed individual to join our team and contribute to the delivery of counselling programmes at Levels 2, 3 and 4.

This role involves teaching and assessing counselling qualifications at Levels 2, 3 and 4, inspiring learners from diverse backgrounds and supporting the development of professional skills, values and reflective practice. You will contribute to the growth of an ambitious counselling provision and work collaboratively to maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.

The ideal candidate will have qualifications and experience in counselling, hold a relevant teaching qualification (or a willingness to work towards one), and demonstrate a strong commitment to learner progression, inclusive practice and professional standards. You will bring energy, empathy and enthusiasm to the classroom.

In return, SSC offers the opportunity to join a well regarded counselling provision with clear progression routes into a growing industry, work within a supportive and forward thinking team, make a meaningful impact on learners’ futures, and access ongoing professional development.

If you are enthusiastic about counselling education and want to support learners on their journey into this rewarding profession, we would love to hear from you.

To find out more about this great opportunity visit https://mynewterm.com/jobs/634814525/EDV-2026-TC-31171 to apply and to download a job specification.

All applications must be received by: Tuesday 25th August 2026

Interview date to be confirmed.

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

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