Job Title: Teacher – CounsellingSalary: Commencing at 31,916 with progression to 35,912 per annumClosing Date: 2026-07-26About the Role
Leeds City College are seeking an inspiring and dedicated Teacher of Counselling to work with our adult learners.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and learning, with the ability to engage, support, and motivate adult students on their journey into or through the counselling profession. You will play a vital role in helping learners build confidence, develop practical skills, and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Based at Rothwell Centre, our department supports adult learners from a wide range of backgrounds, many of whom are returning to education after time away or seeking a career change. Gaining a counselling qualification can be truly life-changing, enabling progression into employment, further study, or higher education. As part of our committed team, you will help foster belief in learners potential, support their placement practice, and guide them through a positive, inclusive educational experience. We use restorative and person-centred approaches to encourage self-awareness, resilience, and pride in personal growth. You will be part of a department that believes in the transformative power of education and supports every adult learner in realising their unique strengths.
Please note, this role includes teaching days and evenings, as required.
What You Will Do
- Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
- Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified modules.
- Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learners.
- Be responsible for recording student progress – adapt curriculum delivery methods to maximise their effectiveness, including through the use of technology.
About You
- Level 5 teaching qualification.
- Relevant counselling qualifications.
- Relevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education/Adult Education Sector.
- Recent teaching delivery which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles.
- Significant supervised clinical experience.
- Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their optimum.
- A passion for subjects related to counselling.
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible towards the requirements of different learner needs.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
Peoples Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting:Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About UsLeeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City Colleges values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. Youll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.SAFEGUARDINGAt Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONOur commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Groups values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity andinclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us pleaseClick here to learn more about our EDI objectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIESWe kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward anyunsolicited CVsin relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.
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