Lecturer - Counselling in Kingston upon Thames

Job Overview

The Commercial Industries and Access School at Kingston College is seeking a professionally accredited registered psychotherapist and/or counsellor. The School requires a qualified practitioner to teach on our Level 4 Adult part time day (Tuesdays and/or Thursdays), but may also include teaching across other Counselling programmes, including Levels 2, 3, and Level 5 (Wednesdays).

Responsibilities

You’ll take responsibility for teaching, marking and providing tutorial support for Counselling courses and you’ll contribute to all aspects of the work of the Section/School and this will include occasional ‘out of hours’ activities (such as selection days, interviews, and open events).

Qualifications

• Professional qualification to practice in Counselling or Psychotherapy (minimum L6 Diploma or Honours Degree).
• Practicing member/accredited of BACP, UKCP or an equivalent professional body (or willing to gain this).
• Minimum 3 years’ post‑qualification experience.
• Teaching qualification (or willing to work towards) with experience teaching counselling to at least level 3 or above, or a similar level/on a similar subject.
• Supervision qualification or experience of providing clinical supervision to groups or individuals in a counselling setting.
• Ability to assess students’ work/skills and be a creative, resourceful and effective educator able to convey knowledge, support the development of skills and maintain boundaries whilst providing warm and empathic relationships with students.
• Ideally familiar with national educational standards and BACP awarding/validating body requirements for the appropriate level.

Equality and Safeguarding

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.

Background Checks

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.

About Us

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.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year.
• Additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees\’ physical and mental health.
• Excellent pension scheme with significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training.
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
• Benefits package is pro‑rated for part‑time staff.