Job Description

The Position:

We're looking for a Counselling Lecturer - Part Time 18.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about empowering minds and guiding them towards success? We are seeking an enthusiastic Counselling Teacher to join our vibrant community and deliver inspiring programs to our adult (19+) students

Do you want to join our lecturing team to inspire the next generation? Do you want 40 days annual leave, plus bank holidays? Do you want to work for an employer that thrives when our people feel, valued, developed and fulfilled by the work they do... That's just the 'NWSLC Way'

Join our Adult & Community Education team at NWSLC and inspire the next generation of counselling professionals. We are seeking a passionate and committed Lecturer in Counselling to deliver high-quality teaching and learning across our counselling programs at our Nuneaton and South Wigston campuses.

At NWSLC, we believe in nurturing the potential of every student and fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth. Our mission is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive academically, personally, and socially.

The Role

Delivering CPCAB approved Level 2, 3 and 4 qualifications via a range of teaching sessions, online workshops and 1 to 1 tuition. A practicing Counsellor, you will use your wealth of experience to guide the next generation.

As a Lecturer in Counselling, you will design and deliver engaging lessons, provide excellent academic and pastoral support, and help students progress to employment, higher education, or professional practice. You will contribute to curriculum development, embed inclusive and innovative teaching methods, and ensure programs remain industry-relevant and aligned with professional standards.

Qualifications Required

You will hold a Level 4 qualification (or above) in Counselling, along with a teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards one). You will have up-to-date knowledge of counselling theory, ethics and practice, and experience of working with learners from diverse backgrounds. Membership of a professional body such as BACP or CPCAB is desirable. Above all, you will be an excellent communicator, committed to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.

The Location:

The Base Location Nuneaton with travel across campuses

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Karen Bailey to arrange a quick call by emailing: Karen.Bailey@nwslc.ac.uk

Why Should You Apply?

The pay range we're offering is Unqualified 13,764 - 15,480 Qualified 15,946 - 20,791 Annual leave of 40 days, plus bank holidays and up to 5 additional closure days Access to Teacher pension scheme with Employer Pension contribution of 28.6% We offer great staff development opportunities Family friendly policies and procedures

As part of the application process, you'll be asked to complete a series of shortlisting questions. To strengthen your application, we recommend linking your answers directly to the person specification outlined in the job description.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values, and they are central to our mission. We're committed to finding reasonable adjustments for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. If you'd like to request a reasonable adjustment, please contact the recruiting manager.

We aim to support our employees in achieving a healthy work-life balance. We recognise that many of our employees have responsibilities and are committed to providing support for our employees. We are working hard to support flexible and new ways of working where possible and offer a wide range of benefits.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references'.

'Please apply as soon as you can as we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable number of applications.'

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13,764.00-20,791.00 per year

Expected hours: 18.5 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/10/2025