Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Counselling (HEPS39-26)

About the role 

 We are looking for a highly motivated Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer to join us in delivering our exciting undergraduate and postgraduate counselling programmes. We have a well-established and popular set of counselling programmes ranging from an introduction to Basic Counselling Skills 10-week course, a Certificate in Counselling, through to our accredited Diplomas and MSc in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. 

Applications are sought form enthusiastic, team-oriented, flexible individuals with excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and presenting skills. The counselling team covers a range of counselling theoretical approaches, practice and research interests, in a team approach to teaching and learning. We are looking for a person with practice experience in integrated counselling and different therapy modalities. Experience of teaching and assessing in Higher Education is desirable, as is experience of group facilitation. 

As a member of a team delivering teaching on professional counselling courses, we are looking for someone currently practicing as a counsellor, therapist or supervisor who is an accredited member of the BACP, engaging in regular professional development in line with ethical guidelines. Applicants should also hold an MSc in Counselling or Counselling Psychology, a qualification in supervision, and relevant professional experience. 

Main Responsibilities 

To play a role in the development and delivery of academic provision to undergraduate and postgraduate students, specifically in the area of counselling.To facilitate personal development sessions, skills, and supervision groupsApplicants with experience teaching in HE may be asked to take on the role of Academic Link Tutor for one of our partner providersTo contribute to University led and/or School initiatives and developments in line with strategic business development plans

Contact For Informal Discussion

Nadean Johnson nadean.johnson1@staffs.ac.uk - Course Director for Postgraduate Psychology, Counselling, CBT and PWP

Closing Date: 24 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £39,355 to £55,755 Per Annum Pro Rata Permanent Part Time 22.5 Hours
Permanent