Lecturer in Counselling - Leeds

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location: Leeds On-Site)

Salary: £51,000

Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

The role: We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Lecturers in Counselling to teach on our BSc Psychology with Counselling programme. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about education, widening participation, and supporting students from diverse backgrounds. It is also well-suited for those who wish to bring practical experience from real-world counselling practice into their teaching.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions as required by the faculty. Design assessments and assess student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met. Provide timely and constructive feedback to students. Provide academic support and guidance to students. Develop, update, and continuously improve course materials. Keep up to date with best practice in learning and teaching and ensure that your teaching reflects best practice and embeds technologies that enhance the learning experience. Contribute to the design, development, delivery, review and enhancement of programmes of study within the faculty and across GBS. Attend meetings as required by the role Develop productive working relationships with colleagues within and external to GBS. Participate in internal and external events, such as programme reviews, open days, outreach activities, and partner visits. Undertake a reflective programme of staff development which includes teaching observations, directed study, workshop participation and experiential learning. Support and engage in the creation, application and/or dissemination of new knowledge in your field of study and/or in higher education practice. Engage with the GBS performance management programme, meeting a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, progression and satisfaction. Act as a Module Leader or undertake other administrative/management duties, commensurate with the level of the appointment, and as determined by the Dean or Deputy Dean. Take on other responsibilities as required to support the work of GBS, which may include acting in a more senior capacity as part of a programme of professional development.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

A Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychology, or an aligned field. Membership of an appropriate professional body with a complaints procedure to which you are subject. Familiarity with, and agreement to work within, the current BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. Experience of teaching in UK higher education. A passion for education as a transformative activity. Experience of, and a passion for, working in widening access environments. Excellent IT skills and competence with the Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint and Excel Excellent communication skills. Experience of supervising student work and providing support and feedback. Experience of supporting learners both face-to-face and remotely. Demonstrable professional conduct in all interactions with staff and students. Attention to detail and accurate reporting. Ability to maintain thorough and organised student records. Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines. Ability to work with minimum supervision. Ability to work with diverse groups of people.