Job Description

Sessional - Counselling lecturer

HE & Adult Learning

Salary: 31.27ph basic + 6.70ph holiday

Closing date for the role: 04/01/2026 (Extended due to Christmas break (candidates will be contacted in the new year)

Interviews will take place on: W/C 12/01/2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF POST

You will be delivering the CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills. This will involve leading the theory discussions, assessing student's counselling skills and regular marking of homework. You will also sign off their final portfolio at the end of the course and ensure all learners are proficient within the course requirements and specifications. Familiarity with a variety of counselling approaches will be advantageous for this role.

Please note:

Applicants that have applied within the past 3 months, need not apply




Applicants must have current authorisation to work in the UK as we do not offer sponsorship on this role




This role is employed by Basingstoke College of Technology

We have some amazing benefits on offer:

Member of the Teachers Pension (TPS) (subject to eligibility)




Excellent Annual Leave Entitlements, including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure




Discount on Major Retailers via BCoT App




Free Onsite Parking




Free On-site Gym




Nursery, Restaurants, Barbering & Hair & Beauty Discounts




Season Ticket Loans (restrictions apply)




Cycle to Work Scheme (restrictions apply)




Opportunity to complete professional qualifications relevant to your position at no additional cost (restrictions apply)

Wellbeing:

Wellbeing Day




Summer Staff Barbeque




Christmas Staff Luncheon




24 hour access to EAP




Free Annual Flu Jab




About Us!




Basingstoke College of Technology is a leading and well-respected further education college situated in North Hampshire, easily accessible and with excellent transport links to surrounding areas. We provide a wide range of technical training courses, have an extensive apprenticeship programme and an increasing portfolio of Higher Education courses.




BCoT is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.




The college is rated Good by Ofsted, with Outstanding features, has continued to improve since its last inspection and has maintained outstanding financial health for many years.