Part time Lecturer in Counselling

The college is proud to hold the Gold accreditation in the Investors in People framework. We have been assessed against the criteria of Leading, Supporting and Improving, and the Gold award means that the college has the right principles in place, and our people and leaders demonstrate a commitment to best practice, people management and personal development.

Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

Suitable candidates must be a Level 4 CPCAB counselling tutor with membership to the BACP. The minimum requirements are:

• 420 hours therapeutic counselling qualification at Level 4 or above
• 10 hours of personal therapy and member of a professional counselling or psychotherapy association
• Completed 30 hours per year of CPD activities
• Current supervised counselling practise with a minimum of 6 months post-qualifying practice experience.
• Hold a teaching qualification or be working towards this
• 1-year teaching and assessing at level 2 and 3 or above

In addition, applicants should possess excellent teamwork and organisational skills as well as good IT skills. Experience teaching in the FE sector would also be beneficial to the role.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check, and a Prohibition check.

Please note that it is college policy that referees of short-listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford.

Please note, an application must be completed via FE jobs, as we cannot accept CVs as applications for employment. Agency CVs will not be accepted for this post.