LECTURER IN COUNSELLING (SESSIONAL) in Wisbech

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Lecturer in Counselling - Sessional

LOCATION: Wisbech

SALARY: £20.53 - £33.86 per hour (£31,904 - £40,233 FTE)

CWA have a rare opportunity to join our Lecturing team in Wisbech on a sessional basis to deliver level 3 counselling programmes on a Monday evening.

Lecturer in Counselling (Sessional)

Job Type: Casual / Sessional

Industry: Education and Training

Salary: £25.69 - £33.86 Per Hour

Expiry: Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 10:59 PM

HOURS: 3 hours Monday 6-9pm

The successful candidate must hold a minimum of a level 4 qualification in counselling. Teaching experience or qualifications is not essential as full training will be provided.

We pride ourselves on our approach to the work life balance of our team and actively support job share and flexible working opportunities.

Please note that your point on the salary scale will be determined based on both experience and teaching qualifications. Appointments will not normally be made at point 12 or above (£37,454 FTE) without a level 5 teaching qualification and experience.

We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Health and Social Care team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Lisa Pepper on Lisa.Pepper@cwa.ac.uk

Closing date for receipt of all applications: midnight, Sunday 27 September 2026

Interviews are provisionally planned for 2 October 26

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

Previous applicants needs not apply.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

No agencies please

Benefits

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 37 days per year for curriculum staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Teachers' Pension Scheme (current employer contribution is 23.68%), discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

• generous annual leave allowance of 37 days per year for curriculum staff,
• plus five College closure days,
• plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time),
• fee waivers on some College courses,
• a contributory pension scheme with the Teachers' Pension Scheme (current employer contribution is 23.68%),
• discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme.
• Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.