The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Salary: £34,391 - £44,558 (pro-rata £13,536 - £18,064)
Hours per week: 15
Weeks per annum: 52
Working pattern: variable
Location: Abingdon Campus
Contract type: Permanent
Expected Start Date: August 2026
Are you passionate about counselling and inspiring the next generation of practitioners? Due to continued growth, we are seeking a motivated Counselling Lecturer to join our expanding team.
You will deliver high-quality teaching and support across our established counselling pathway, working with adult learners initially on Levels 1, 2, and, with plans to then progress onto the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Subject to awarding body tutor approval).
Our courses provide a clear progression route and focus on developing the skills, knowledge and self-awareness needed for professional practice. Teaching is delivered in a supportive, student-centred environment, combining theory, practical skills and reflective learning to prepare students for real-world counselling settings.
This role will involve delivering both daytime and evening sessions both at Abingdon and Witney campuses. The anticipated teaching days are currently Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, although these may be subject to change.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across counselling programmes.
- Support learners through academic, tutorial and pastoral guidance.
- Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement.
- Foster inclusive, safe and supportive learning environments.
- Monitor and track learner progress to ensure successful outcomes.
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual who is committed to supporting learner success. Strong communication and active listening skills are important, along with the ability to model good practice in a supportive and approachable way. A high level of empathy and emotional awareness is valued, together with a sound understanding of ethical frameworks, such as BACP guidelines.
Essential:
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Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
- Qualified teacher (or willingness to work towards qualification).
- Working as a qualified counsellor and registered with a professional body.
- Passion for counselling and education.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Experience teaching within the curriculum area.
- Excellent teaching and communication skills.
- Ability to engage diverse groups of learners.
- Strong pastoral and tutorial support skills.
Desirable:
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Assessor qualifications.
- Experience teaching in a post-16 setting.
- Links with industry/employers.
Why Work with Us
Excellent benefits for our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.
Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date.
Any successful candidates will be required to complete a structured training pathway, unless they already hold the relevant qualifications. This includes a two-week teacher induction (must be completed within probation), followed by the Award in Education and Training (AET) including Assessor is required, and then the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) apprenticeship. Completition of this structured learning programme is expected within 3 years. Furthermore, there is the option to pursue Qualified Teacher Learning Status (QTLS).
AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.
Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the ‘News’ and ‘Images’ tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College’s reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.
