Variable Lecturer in Counselling

About the role:

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Hours: Sessional Contract – 1 day per week (6.5 hours teaching)

The Role
An experienced Counselling lecturer is required to teach learners at our Orpington campus across approved accredited CPCAB counselling courses. This role will mainly involve teaching L4 counselling but could include delivery of L2 and L3 in the future.
The suitable candidate will provide an excellent learning experience to ensure the individual learner gains the appropriate skills in readiness for further study or employment.

Skills and Experience
An experienced lecturer with a background in Counselling is required to join London South East Colleges. Your role will be primarily to course manage and deliver the CPCAB L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. The post holder will need to have experience of delivering this programme and previous approval from CPCAB as a lecturer. It is possible that the role might evolve to include delivery of levels 2 and 3 in the future.

About Us

The College

London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative college operating across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich, and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 staff, it is a major employer in the area. The college also sponsors London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy Trust with a strong track record of success. With a turnover of circa £65m and ambitious growth plans, now is a great time to join us.

Benefits

We offer excellent pension schemes (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, or Nest), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike scheme, and an annual season ticket loan. Staff can also enjoy onsite gym access at Bromley, discounts in in-house restaurants, and hair and beauty treatments.

Accreditations

We adhere to legal and quality assurance frameworks, using these and other accreditations to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion. We also conduct social media checks for shortlisted candidates to ensure suitability to work with children and young adults, in line with KCSIE guidance.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and promoting a discrimination-free workplace. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria. Please let us know if you require adjustments for the application or interview process.

If you have questions about the role, please email us at peopleservices@lsec.ac.uk.

As the college supports vulnerable groups, all staff will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant screenings. Offers may be withdrawn if checks are unsatisfactory, and full disclosure is required during recruitment.

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