Details:
- Salary: £15,351 - 17,242 - Annum
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Part-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Barnsley South Yorkshire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Teacher - Counselling
Department: Northern College
Salary: From £30702 to £34484 per annum (pro rata £15351 - £17242)
Contract Type: Permanent Part time 18.5 hours per week
Starting Salary - Appointments are normally made at the bottom of the salary scale. A higher starting salary may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
Reference: REC2530 | Closing Date: Sunday 25th October 2026
The Opportunity
Barnsley College is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teacher of Counselling to join our Society, Health and Development team at Northern College site. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and support learners studying Counselling Skills and Counselling Studies programmes up to Level 3.
In this role, you will deliver engaging and inclusive teaching, ensuring learners develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required for progression within the counselling profession. You will plan and deliver high-quality learning experiences, assess learner achievement, support individual progress and contribute to a positive learning environment where students can thrive.
Working within CPCAB requirements, you will facilitate counselling skills practice, personal development groups and reflective learning activities, while supporting learners to develop active listening, empathy, self-awareness and an understanding of professional and ethical practice. You will also play a key role in learner recruitment, quality assurance activities and curriculum development, helping to maintain the high standards of teaching and learning for which Barnsley College is known.
About You
You are passionate about counselling education and committed to helping learners achieve their full potential. With relevant industry experience and a strong understanding of counselling practice, you can effectively translate your knowledge into engaging learning experiences that motivate and inspire students.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build positive relationships with learners, colleagues and external stakeholders. You are organised, adaptable and able to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes learner wellbeing, progress and success.
Whether you are an experienced teacher or an industry professional looking to develop your teaching career, you will be committed to continuous professional development and maintaining high standards of teaching, assessment and learner support. A collaborative team player, you will embrace change, contribute positively to curriculum development and share our commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion