Lecturer in Counselling in Paignton

We are looking to recruit a practising Counsellor to join our lecturing team at South Devon College. This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Social Science, Counselling and Childhood Studies department, supporting learners across our counselling provision from Level 2 to Level 6. As a Lecturer in Counselling, you will deliver high-quality teaching, tutorials and assessment, helping learners to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to progress within the counselling profession. You may also support learners through group supervision and one-to-one guidance, creating a positive, inclusive and student-centred learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver scheduled teaching, tutorials and learner assessments across counselling programmes.
• Manage, plan and review learning programmes, develop resources, contribute to quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with awarding body regulations and standards.
• Assess learner work, conduct learner reviews, support students’ pastoral and welfare needs, and contribute to admissions, course meetings and learner-related administration.
• Maintain your own professional practice and development, build effective working relationships with colleagues and external partners, and act as an ambassador for South Devon College.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 4 qualification or degree in Counselling.
• Be a qualified, accredited counsellor registered with a counselling body such as the NCPS or BACP, or be able to obtain registration where appropriate.
• Have experience as a practising counsellor, either through employment or private practice.
• Bring strong subject knowledge, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to motivate and support learners from a range of backgrounds.
• Be able to teach creatively, adapt to the needs of different students, manage workloads effectively and contribute positively to the development of the curriculum area.

Benefits

• 37 days annual leave, including the option to purchase additional holiday days.
• 1 additional day’s holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday).
• 1 additional day’s holiday for every 5 years served.
• Christmas closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days.
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme employer contributions of 28.68%.
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests.
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes.
• Life assurance (if member of pension scheme).
• On site nursery (Mama Bears).
• Employee assistance programmes.
• Access to Blue Light Card membership.
• Discounted travel schemes.

Application requirements

Applicants will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding, prevention and the welfare of students, including children and young people.

Equal opportunities statement

Single Equality Scheme applied at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will be conducted without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate notified of a disability.

Important legal information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected.

Closing date Midnight, Tuesday 30 June 2026.