Job Description

The School of Health and Society is seeking an ambitious individual to join our dynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy team. We are pleased to offer a unique opportunity to join us as a Teaching and Learning Fellow in Counselling and Psychotherapy to support our very successful UG programmes. This fixed term 0.4 FTE role will support the learning, teaching and research of the subject group. There will also be an expectation to undertake project supervision, and personal tutoring. This is ideal for somebody with practice experience in counselling and psychotherapy who is interested in developing their knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning in a higher education context.

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached

About the School of Health and Society

With over 8,000 students we are the largest School at the University, with colleagues and students from all over the world. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact.


We offer programmes across a range of subject areas including counselling, nursing and midwifery, allied and public health, psychology, sociology, social work and social policy, policing and criminology, and sport.


Through our interdisciplinary research network and three research centres, we focus on improving health, social and individual outcomes.


We are part of the global healthcare community and collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working with a wide range of industry partners locally, regionally and globally.


By joining us, you will become part of a wide network of professionals, sharing knowledge and expertise. Like us, you will be passionate and committed and will be part of our ambitious journey, to shape the health professionals, community and social leaders of the future.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary

- and excellent pension scheme

An impressive 32 days leave

- plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

Flexible working

- we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance

Professional development

- we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential

Our community

- there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives

The Perks!

- MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts

Wellbeing support

- all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships

Sustainable Salford

- we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life. *

Greater Manchester

- live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyles