Lecturer COSCA

Job Description

Start Date: 1^st August 2024

Hours: 8.75 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term until July 2026

Salary: £35,170 - £43,357 per annum pro rata, dependent on experience

(pay award pending)

 

West Lothian College is looking to appoint an outstanding lecturer to the Health and Social Care team who will demonstrate the necessary commitment and enthusiasm to contribute to their section. Working within the friendly and knowledgeable team within the Care, Health and Sport faculty, you will be committed to the delivery of high-quality teaching and a varied learning experience, focusing on progression and employability. 

Applications are invited for the position of COSCA Lecturer to contribute to the delivery of the COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate at Level 8. This course is delivered in person two evenings a week and you will be expected to work flexibly and collaborate effectively with other members of the college. 

 

Applicants should have a degree or appropriate professional qualification in their specialist field, and evidence of current counselling practice work experience in an appropriate setting. Applicants should also be a COSCA Accredited Trainer or be willing to work towards becoming an accredited trainer.  A teaching qualification and lecturing experience within a college setting is preferable. 

 

Working for the college you will benefit from a career average pension scheme, excellent on-site facilities such as a gym, together with transport, health, family, wellbeing benefits and retail discounts. The college is located within the town centre with an array of shops and restaurants all within a few minutes walking distance.

 

Candidates that have been selected for an interview will be required to deliver a 10 minute presentation and undertake a value and competency-based interview.  

 

Closing date for applications is 2359hrs on 9^th of July 2024

Interviews will take place onsite at West Lothian College on 18^th July 2024

 

To find out more about West Lothian College, working for us, our application process, our accreditations of being a Disability Confident Leader as well as being an SCQF Inclusive Recruiter please refer to the information tabs beside our home section on myjobscotland.  

 

All applications must be made through myjobscotland. If you require support with your application, would like to discuss the application process or require documentation in an alternative format please contact HR@west-lothian.ac.uk