About this role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our Counselling team. This is an exciting opportunity for qualified counselling or psychotherapy professional who is passionate about supporting the development of future practitioners.

The successful candidate will contribute to the coordination and delivery of counselling and psychotherapy programmes, support students throughout their learning journey and help maintain high academic and professional standards.

This role would suit candidates from professional practice backgrounds who may be looking to move into higher education or develop their academic career.

The successful candidate will hold a Doctorate in Counselling, Psychotherapy (or equivalent) and be willing to achieve a recognised teaching qualification within two years of appointment or hold a recognised teaching qualification and be currently undertaking a Doctorate in Counselling, Psychotherapy (or equivalent), with completion expected within two years of appointment.

At Bishop Auckland College Group, we are proud to offer our Step into Teaching Programme, offering flexible routes into a rewarding career in Further Education. Whether you are an industry expert or new to teaching, we provide funded training, paid roles while you qualify and dedicated mentoring. You just need a passion and commitment to inspire others. Begin your teaching journey with us today.

Key information

Grade

harmonised pay scale points 23-35 (£28,571.40 - £37,659.47 pro rata)

Hours

15 hours per week, permanent position to commence as soon as possible

Post

No.: RS25/26/225

Closing date

Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 12 noon

This role will include responsibilities within safeguarding and the postholder will be engaging in regulated activity.

Bishop Auckland College Group are committed to and value equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity.

Bishop Auckland College Group are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all learners and any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as other required pre-employment checks.

For an application pack, please visit https://bacoll.ac.uk/about-the-college/job-vacancies/