Variable Lecturer in Counselling

An experienced Counselling lecturer is required to teach learners at our Orpington campus across approved accredited CPCAB counselling courses. This role will be to mainly teach L4 counselling but could include delivery of L2 and L3 in future.
The suitable candidate will provide an excellent learning experience to ensure the individual learner gains the appropriate skills in readiness for further study or employment.

An experienced lecturer with a background in Counselling is required to join London South East Colleges. Your role will be primarily to course manage and deliver the CPCAB L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. The post holder will need to have experience of delivering this programme and previous approval from CPCAB as a lecturer. It is possible that the role might evolve to include delivery of levels 2 and 3 in the future.

The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa£65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions(Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. Youwill have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.
Accreditations
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Equal Opportunities
London South East Colleges is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.
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