Job Description

Are you passionate about counselling education and ready to lead a dynamic undergraduate programme? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Programme Lead to manage and deliver our BA (Hons) Integrative Counselling programme at UCNL. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of counselling education, working collaboratively across the DN Colleges Group to enhance student experience and academic excellence.


As Programme Lead, you will oversee curriculum planning, team coordination, quality assurance, and student engagement, while also contributing to teaching and learning. You'll be joining a supportive and innovative team committed to delivering high-quality higher education in a caring and inclusive environment.

Actual Salary: 19,675.83 - 24, 904.87 per annum

Working Pattern: Wednesday, Thursday (8:30am - 5:00pm) and Friday (8:30am - 4:00pm) 21.5 hours per week

Essential Criteria

A degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy. Experience of teaching or supporting undergraduate students. Strong subject knowledge in counselling theory and practice. Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the operational delivery of teaching, learning and assessment. Manage programme documentation and quality assurance processes. Monitor student performance indicators including retention and progression. Organise student engagement activities to enhance the educational experience. Teach up to 750 hours annually (pro rata), with remission as applicable.

Why join us?

Competitive salary Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme - 28.68% Employers contribution 35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas. Professional development opportunities. Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme. On-site gym & florist (site dependent). Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

Additional Information

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to

sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Closing date: 28th September 2025

Interested? 'Click Apply Now'

For further information about the role, please contact:

staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.


Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally