Job Description
Organisational Information
MidKent College is at the heart of the education sector in South East England, and a College which Ofsted recognised as Good for overall effectiveness, in a November 2018 inspection.
We are looking to recruit an Hourly Paid Counselling Lecturer who can use their knowledge to build on the achievements of our counselling students and join our professional team.
If you are passionate about education, and can inspire those around you, we'd love to hear from you.
Details of the role
The successful candidate requires a highly motivated and flexible hourly paid Lecturer to become an integral part of our Counselling teaching team. You will initially teach on our Level 2 programme and be committed to assisting our adult learners achieve their true potential and exceeding their expectations.
This role requires an individual with exceptional communication and organisations skills.
Job requirements
The successful applicant should be an experienced qualified practitioner with a minimum of Level 4 Diploma in Counselling or equivalent, and a minimum of 200 hours of clinical practice. You will need to currently be in clinical supervised practice. Previous experience of teaching counselling to adults at levels 2, 3 and 4, ideally with a recognised teaching qualification is desirable
It is essential that you have minimum Level 2 English and Maths qualifications.
This is an hourly paid role working under a sessional contract for up to 37 hours per week over 52 weeks
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 20 June 2023.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.
The background checks will be carried-out in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We operate in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy. You can access both of these documents at www.midkent.ac.uk/jobs/college-vacancies
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.
We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.