Job Description

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to recruit a

Lecturer in Counselling.

Suitable candidates must have the necessary experience and qualifications to deliver the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

A competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement (58 days for Lecturers, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)

Occupational pension scheme

Employee benefits package

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Full programme of training and mentoring

Induction programme and buddy scheme

Flexible working, where appropriate

Menopause friendly

Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview.

In November 2024 the college was officially commended as 'Good with outstanding features' by Ofsted. Our mission is 'Realising potential, transforming lives'. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates 'a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people'.

Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

Suitable candidates must be a Level 4 CPCAB counselling tutor, and the minimum requirements are:

420 hours therapeutic counselling qualification at Level 4 or above

10 hours of personal therapy and member of a professional counselling or psychotherapy association

Current practitioner with 2 years supervised counselling practice

Teaching qualification or 2 years teaching and assessing

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a Prohibition check.

Please note that it is college policy that referees of short-listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

The college operates on 2 campuses - Warrington and Winsford.

Job purpose

To deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment to ensure successful learner outcomes and maximise potential for all.

Key responsibilities

Teach students enrolled on a range of courses as assigned by the Curriculum Manager and Assistant Director as appropriate.

Teach a range of levels, Level 1 to L3 including apprenticeships.

Operate within the Quality Assurance framework.

Manage courses or parts of courses as required including administration and organisation.

Assess students by the formal or informal methods required, by external examining bodies and internal procedures.

Contribute to curriculum innovation, development and implementation.

Assist in the implementation of pastoral and welfare systems provided for students.

Maintain and update teaching expertise and vocational skills and develop expertise and skills to ensure the best outcomes for learners.

Specific Duties

Teaching

Deliver education programmes that motivate and inspire learners to achieve creating curriculum intent documentation and schemes of learning in line with the College standards.

Promote the benefits of technology and support learners in its use.

Supervise practical activities, workshops and work placements as appropriate.

Facilitate learning by selecting material and methods appropriate to student needs and

course level to deliver a flexible learning programme.

Design and moderate assignments and marking schemes and ensure the provision of constructive and timely feedback verbally and on marked work to support progression and achievement.

Maintain accurate tracking of learner achievement in Markbook.

Ensures appropriate classroom standards and resources to support teaching and learning.

Management

Participate in the selection process of prospective students.

Lead other staff assigned to teaching duties on courses for which the postholder has been assigned responsibility.

Administer appropriate records, registers and timetables, so that they are accurate and available on demand to College administration and external agencies.

Assist with marketing, induction of students, evaluation and other administrative and promotional tasks, as required by theCurriculum Manager to support particular courses or programmes.

Organise resources for effective teaching administration and assessments.

Administer necessary Health and Safety procedures.

Assessment

Invigilate examinations as required.

Prepare assignments and examination questions and assignment materials as required by external bodies and leaders.

Mark, grade and give written or verbal assessments as required and meet all assessment deadlines.

Liaise with external examiners/internal and external verifiers as required.

Internally verify a range of courses as assigned by the Curriculum Manager.

Curriculum

Participate in curriculum reviews such as deep dive and light touch activity, innovation and change in response to College or external agency needs or demands.

Develop the curriculum through leadership or co-operation in development activities related to courses for which the post holder has been assigned responsibility.

Implement curriculum change resulting from innovation and development mentorship.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 27,443.00-41,456.00 per year

Expected hours: 25.9 per week

Benefits:

Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person