The School of Business, Health and Uniformed Services plays a vital role in the College’s ability to respond to local and regional business needs whilst serving the community we are so proudly a part of. The provision of Counselling is an area where we believe new energies, ideas, innovation and subject leadership will have a profound change effect and we are looking for an exceptional candidate to work with us to achieve this.
We have an exciting opportunity for a new role in the school as a Curriculum Leader for our Counselling provision. We are looking for an exceptional candidate who is able to lead our team of experienced and dedicated teachers to deliver impactful teaching, learning and skills development across our growing provision of Level 2 to 4 and HE courses. You will have the drive to monitor and implement continuous quality improvement whilst ensuring the integrity of our well recognised and professionally standing qualifications is maintained.
The department regards the performance and achievement of each individual student as a priority and work tirelessly to ensure that all students exceed beyond expectations in every aspect of their course. We are a hardworking and committed team very much looking for a leader who can share, maintain and help build our levels of aspiration, leading by example as we create the most employable students geared for the demands of the counselling industry.
At Preston College our vision is ‘to transform lives through education’, and we take great pride in supporting all of our students to achieve the qualifications they need, alongside the development of technical skills and knowledge that employers and universities are looking for.
We are rated Good by Ofsted and have been recognised as making a ‘strong’ contribution to skills. We are ambitious in seeking excellent outcomes for our students, communities, employers and staff.
We have a strong College culture, underpinned by five key values developed with our diverse body of staff;
- Welcoming and inclusive
- Supportive and compassionate
- Aspirational for our learners, ourselves and each other
- Act with integrity and transparency
- Be accountable
With Outstanding financial health, the College provides generous terms and conditions that are intended to attract, motivate and retain the best people in delivery of our strategic objectives.
Our Board of Governors is committed to an ambitious Three Year Plan, which sets out our aspirations from 2023 to 2026, currently being updated for the next three years.
Job Title: Curriculum Leader: Counselling
Salary: Job Family Group 2, £46,341 - £52,172 (SCP36-40) per annum, pro rata depending on qualifications and experience
Hours: 1.0FTE, 37 hours per week
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 9 August 2026 at 23:59
Interview Date: Monday 17 August 2026
If you feel that this exciting opportunity is the right fit for you, then we look forward to your application.
The successful candidate for this appointment will be required to apply for appropriate disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring service.
About us:
Our mission is to inspire, educate and support our diverse community to reach its potential. We pride ourselves on our community focus, with a diverse mix of students and staff, and plan our curriculum and other activities to give everyone the chance to truly achieve what they are capable of. We believe that we are inspirational in what we do, and that the support we offer to both our students and our staff is second to none.
What we offer:
Preston College has achieved a prestigious ‘Gold’ award by Investors in People, and we have a wide range of benefits for staff. Some of these are outlined below. For a full list visit www.preston.ac.uk/jobs
- Professional Development Opportunities including staff days and supported CPD.
- Opportunities to obtain qualifications essential to your role and support to achieve them.
- Opportunities for career and pay progression, including annual cost of living increases.
- Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
- Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher’s Pension Scheme.
- Family friendly college policies including special leave, career break, job share and flexible working (role dependent).
- Free car parking.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to health and fitness suite, hair and beauty treatments and a range of other benefits.
