Lecturer in Counselling - Birmingham

Overview

Lecturer in Counselling – Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU). Full‑time, permanent (40 hours per week). Salary £51,000. Teaching across undergraduate levels as part of the BSc (Hons) Lecturer in Counselling programme. Flexibility to teach weekdays, evenings, weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions as required by the faculty.
• Design assessments and assess student work, ensuring learning outcomes are met.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students.
• Develop, update and continuously improve course materials.
• Keep up to date with best practice in learning and teaching and embed technologies that enhance the learning experience.
• Contribute to the design, development, delivery, review and enhancement of programmes of study within the faculty and across GBS.
• Attend meetings as required by the role.
• Develop productive working relationships with colleagues within and external to GBS.
• Participate in internal and external events, such as programme reviews, open days, outreach activities, partner visits.
• Undertake a reflective programme of staff development – teaching observations, directed study, workshops, experiential learning.
• Support and engage in the creation, application and/or dissemination of new knowledge in your field of study and/or higher education practice.
• Engage with the GBS performance management programme – meeting objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, progression and satisfaction.
• Act as a Module Leader or undertake other administrative/management duties commensurate with the appointment level, as determined by the Dean or Deputy Dean.
• Take on other responsibilities as required to support GBS, which may include acting in a more senior capacity as part of a programme of professional development.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Doctoral level qualification in counselling and/or a demonstrable track record in research or scholarly activity relevant to counselling and/or professional success at an equivalent level.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body with a complaints procedure to which you are subject.
• Familiarity with, and agreement to work within, the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
• Experience of teaching in UK higher education.
• A passion for education as a transformative activity.
• Experience of, and a passion for, working in widening access environments.
• Excellent IT skills – competence with Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience of supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• Experience of supporting learners both face‑to‑face and remotely.
• Demonstrable professional conduct in all interactions with staff and students.
• Attention to detail and accurate reporting.
• Ability to maintain thorough and organised student records.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Current BACP counsellor/psychotherapist accreditation or equivalent registration with an appropriate professional body.
• In current, supervised practice as a counsellor.
• Teaching qualification: PGCHE, MA in HE Practice, FHEA, or equivalent.

Key Result Areas

• Student attendance
• Student submission rates
• Student pass rates
• Meeting or exceeding B3 thresholds

Other Information

• GBS values, policies and regulations – equal opportunities policy.
• GBS Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities – minimise environmental impact and actively contribute to the Environmental Policy.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave + 8 public holidays.
• 1‑day extra leave per year of service, up to 5 days.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses.
• Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work, Nursery, Tech scheme and more.
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and more.
• Reward and recognition programme.
• £500 award employee referral scheme.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.