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.


This post closes on 18th August 2025; interview date to be confirmed.


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested in this post please submit your application as soon as possible.


`Warrington and Vale Royal College is committed to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners'


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