Lecturer Counselling - EC00674/SF

Edinburgh College is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified person to take up the exciting post of Lecturer in Health and Social Care (Counselling)

As a lecturer within the Health and Social Care team you will potentially be involved in the development and delivery of SCQF Level 5 -8 Counselling courses. You will be joining an established team with a wealth of expertise that will support you in your new role.

Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline and possessing a minimum of a diploma in Counselling, you will have experience of teaching counselling courses within a further education setting, and will currently be in practice as a Counsellor. Ideally, it would be also desirable to possess a PDA/TQFE or teaching qualification or be willing to work towards these. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be happy to teach a wide range of students and will be able to work effectively within a team.

Applicants must be available to teach during the day and be able to demonstrate creative approaches to teaching, a willingness to share practice and contribute to the development of resources.

Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, be happy to teach a wide range of students and work effectively within a team.

We have great benefits at Edinburgh College, with generous annual leave, a career average pension scheme and access to other benefits like childcare vouchers and cycle to work. We also have great on-site facilities including a gym, pool, training restaurants, shops and canteens. Plus, you get to be part of a unique organisation which contributes to improving the lives of others.

Please note that the successful candidate may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Closing Date: Sunday 1st August 2021