Freelance Level 3 Counselling Tutor in Nottingham

Learning Curve Group is a national training and education specialist that works with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. Our 'Purple People', the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to 'transform lives through learning'. Our Adult Skills department works with adults who are further away from the employment market and supports them in gaining a qualification while boosting their confidence and other soft skills.

Learning Curve Group are seeking experienced and passionate Freelance Tutors to join our Adult Skills provision to deliver Counselling programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality training and support to adult learners undertaking industry-recognised qualifications within the social care and education sectors. Delivery will be a blend of face-to-face classroom sessions and tutor-led online learning.

Programme Delivery Requirements

• Delivery is classroom based and scheduled in line with learner and business needs.
• Tutors must be available to deliver a minimum of 2-3 days per week (6 hours, usually 09:00-15:00).
• The programmes include an average of 190 hours of delivery over 31 days but may vary depending on qualification, location, and cohort.
• This hybrid position involves delivering high-quality, engaging training that supports learners in achieving their qualification and advancing their professional practice.
• The role follows a 25% face-to-face and 75% online delivery model, with tutors typically delivering one day in person each week and the remainder online.

The ideal candidate will have recent occupational experience within social care, education, or a related field, together with a genuine passion for helping learners achieve their personal and professional goals. The successful candidate will have recent occupational experience in Counselling or a related field, alongside a passion for supporting learners in achieving their personal and professional goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching, Learning and Assessment: Deliver engaging, high-quality face-to-face & remote teaching sessions across a selection of Counselling qualifications. Create an inclusive, supportive, and learner-centred environment that promotes participation and achievement. Assess learner performance and provide the underpinning knowledge required to ensure qualification requirements are met. Facilitate learners' understanding. Provide timely, constructive, and developmental online feedback to support learner progression and achievement. Monitor learner progress and implement appropriate intervention strategies where required. Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of learners with differing abilities, learning styles, and support requirements. Ensure all teaching, learning, and assessment activities meet awarding organisation standards and internal quality requirements.
• Learner Support and Progression: Provide regular support, feedback, and guidance to learners throughout their programme. Encourage learner engagement, motivation, and commitment to learning. Support learners in developing specific knowledge, professional behaviours, and practical approaches that can be applied within workplace settings. Assist learners in setting realistic personal and career development goals. Provide progression advice and guidance relating to employment, further learning, and professional development opportunities. Promote learner wellbeing and positive outcomes throughout their learning journey.
• Quality and Compliance: Complete all learner documentation accurately and within required timescales. Ensure assessment decisions are valid, reliable, fair, and fully compliant with awarding body requirements. Address actions identified through internal moderation and quality assurance processes within agreed timescales. Attend standardisation meetings and participate in quality improvement activities as required. Maintain accurate learner records and progress tracking documentation. Ensure compliance with funding regulations, awarding body requirements, and organisational policies.
• Professional Practice: Maintain current industry knowledge and vocational competence within Counselling and related sectors. Participate in continuous professional development and share good practice with colleagues. Work collaboratively with internal teams to support learner achievement and organisational objectives. Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and learner wellbeing in all aspects of delivery. Adhere to company policies relating to Safeguarding, Prevent, Health & Safety, Data Protection, and Information Security. Act as a positive ambassador for Learning Curve Group at all times.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

As an equal opportunities employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Essential Criteria

• 3+ years occupational experience within your specialist subject area.
• Hold a Level 3 (or equivalent) within the relevant subject area.
• Teaching qualification (AET/PTLLS/CAVA/TAQA etc).
• Ability to travel within your chosen delivery region.

Why work for Learning Curve Group?

As an associate tutor, you have the luxury of picking and choosing how often you would like to teach to accommodate your other commitments. You will receive all course information prior to accepting work. From day one, you will receive support from your Tutor Performance Manager, starting with an in-depth onboarding process and a chance to ask all your questions! You will have regular contact and updates with your manager over Microsoft Teams.

Associate tutors are self-employed individuals and therefore responsible for making their own tax and NI contributions. A UTR number will be required which you can apply for from HMRC. Unfortunately, we are unable to work with Ltd companies; you need to work as a sole trader.

Recruitment Checks: The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. For this role, we will also carry out adverse media checks and also need to carry out a DBS check and will ask for information related to previous convictions if you are shortlisted for interview. Please be assured that a previous conviction does not automatically rule you out of a role, unless you are barred from working with children or adults.

Education Level: NVQ/Diploma Level of Vocational Experience: 3 years. Applications Close Date: 30 Nov 2026.