Counselling & Mental Health Lecturer - Part Time

Please note that this post is funded for the 2026/27 academic year onwards so the successful candidate would not be expected to commence in post prior to August 2026.

Various Hours Available

The current Counselling programmes at Kingston College sit within the Wellbeing Section as part of the Commercial Industries and Access School. This includes a BA (Hons) Integrative Relational Counselling degree, a Mental Health degree and study programme, as well as part-time adult courses at Levels 2 and 3, and a Level 4 Diploma. Our introductory courses are currently accredited by NCFE (Level 3) and CPCAB (Level 2). The Counselling degree programme holds prestigious BACP accreditation and is validated by Middlesex University.

We’re now seeking a Sessional Lecturer in Counselling to teach on the Level 4 adult part-time daytime courses (Tuesdays and/or Thursdays), with the potential to contribute to other Counselling programmes.

Our ideal candidate will hold a professional qualification in Integrative Relational Counselling or Psychotherapy (minimum Level 6 Diploma or Honours degree). You’ll be a registered member of BACP, UKCP or an equivalent UK professional body, with at least three years’ post-qualification experience and accreditation (or a willingness to work towards this).

You’ll have recent experience of teaching Counselling at Level 3 or above and be confident in assessing both written work and practical skills. A teaching qualification is essential, along with either a supervision qualification or experience of providing supervision to individuals or groups within a counselling or life coaching context.

You’ll be a creative, resourceful and effective educator, able to communicate knowledge clearly while supporting, challenging and motivating students. You’ll demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to plan, prepare and manage administrative responsibilities effectively to meet deadlines, while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 10th June 2026.

There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part time staff.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.