Counselling Lecturer

Lecturer in Counselling (Fixed Term Contract, 9 Hours per Week)

Help shape the next generation of counselling professionals and make a lasting impact on learners' lives.

Our Story

Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community-focused college with a strong reputation for technical and vocational excellence. Established in 1961 and operating across Barking and Rush Green campuses, we support thousands of learners and apprentices each year to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive.

We have invested over £50m in our facilities over the past nine years, including our East London Institute of Technology, creating outstanding learning and working environments for staff and students alike.

Join our Counselling team and play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching that inspires learners to develop the professional knowledge, practical skills and confidence required for successful careers within the counselling sector.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Lecturer in Counselling, you will deliver engaging and inclusive teaching across Counselling programmes, supporting learners to achieve outstanding outcomes and progress into further study or employment. Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching and assessing Counselling programmes across a range of levels.
• Delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment using a variety of innovative and learner-centred approaches.
• Supporting learner progress through effective tutorial, coaching and pastoral support.
• Monitoring, tracking and recording learner achievement and attendance in line with college requirements.
• Developing schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources that promote learner engagement and success.
• Contributing to curriculum development and the continuous improvement of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Participating in learner recruitment, interviews, enrolment, induction and open events.
• Promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion within all aspects of teaching and learner support.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a passionate and committed educator who can inspire learners and contribute positively to a high‑performing curriculum team. You will have:

• A degree or professional qualification in Counselling or a related subject.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Recent and relevant experience teaching Counselling programmes from Level 2 to Level 6.
• Experience of delivering and assessing Counselling qualifications.
• Excellent teaching, learning and assessment practice.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Good IT and administrative skills, including maintaining accurate learner records.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and learner success.

What's In It for You?

We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary on the Lecturing Staff Scale, dependent on qualifications and experience.
• Generous holiday and pension packages.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Free parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemes.
• The opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team focused on learner success.

Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, safely and without fear of judgement or persecution. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. Should you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know. You will not be disadvantaged for stating your needs and we want to support you to do your best in this process.

Counselling Lecturer

RM7 0XU

£43,154 to £46,307 per year PA (pro‑rata) inc London Weighting