Fixed term contract, Salary is pro rata
Hours: 14 teaching delivery hours per week, 21 hours per week contracted (.57 FTE)
We are seeking a qualified Counsellor to deliver AIM’s Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice. Ideally, you will be qualified to Level 7; as a minimum, you must hold a Level 5 Counselling qualification.
We have two groups of very committed learners who are in their final year of the programme and preparing for assessments. We are recruiting one or more tutors to support them in achieving their professional aspirations.
We require at least 14 hours of teaching per week, with face-to-face delivery on campus in Bath College’s City Centre Campus between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays during College terms. We are keen to support learners with additional sessions, which can be delivered during evenings and weekends.
Full details of AIM’s Level 4 programme specification are available via this link. The Counselling Theory Chosen Approach is Clarkson.
Applicants must have relevant teaching experience and/or a qualification, and experience and/or a qualification in the relevant subject area. Suitable teaching qualifications include one of the following:
Level 3 or 4 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) or above
Level 3 Education and Training or above
Diploma or certificate in education
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Education
Ideally, we are seeking more than one individual to deliver the programme and share their expertise with our learners. This could be delivered as a job share with a fixed-term contract to the completion of the qualification, with any additional hours paid via our bank hours arrangement. Salary range: £30,654 - £38,110. This role is eligible for a market supplement for the right candidate or candidates. Alternatively, we can offer bank arrangements with an hourly delivery rate of £29.72.
The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
Key Responsibilities
To deliver high standards of teaching and learning and to monitor assessment processes in accordance with examination requirements. To deliver and assess and internally verify on a Level 4 Counselling course to a wide range of learners using appropriate teaching methods. Co-ordinate and maintain accurate records of formative and summative assessments of students’ learning carried in a standardised format on college-approved systems. Communicate external examination entry and timetable arrangements to the students and relevant teams. Support learners with placements and ensure competency of both learners and placements. Embed contextualised personal development within the core subject delivery. Ensure that required course documentation is maintained. Liaise and agree on a plan of learning to deliver completion of the qualification with the Head of Department. Take responsibility for IQA and final standards assessment, in line with exam board criteria. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Counselling Qualification (Level 5) A Level 3 teaching qualification or teaching experience in this subject A demonstrable track record of effective teaching and delivering in the subject specialism Member of a professional association for counselling or psychotherapy (BACP) Professional working knowledge of Counselling curriculum for Level 4 (AIMS) Benefits
Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part-time roles. One Selfie Day per year Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension) Continuing Professional Development for all staff Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward Subsidised cafes - at both campuses Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor) The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations. Progressive family-friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that support a healthy work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working. Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock Welcome to Bath College, a vibrant and successful College with two campuses, one in the centre of Bath and one in the rural setting of Radstock. We pride ourselves on providing training for the region’s future workforce by offering courses in both vocational and traditional academic subjects to students from across Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and beyond.
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To deliver high standards of teaching and learning and to monitor assessment processes in accordance with examination requirements. To deliver and assess and internally verify on a Level 4 Counselling course to a wide range of learners using appropriate teaching methods. Co-ordinate and maintain accurate records of formative and summative assessments of students’ learning carried in a standardised format on college-approved systems. Communicate external examination entry and timetable arrangements to the students and relevant teams. Support learners with placements and ensure competency of both learners and placements. Embed contextualised personal development within the core subject delivery. Ensure that required course documentation is maintained. Liaise and agree on a plan of learning to deliver completion of the qualification with the Head of Department. Take responsibility for IQA and final standards assessment, in line with exam board criteria. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Counselling Qualification (Level 5) A Level 3 teaching qualification or teaching experience in this subject A demonstrable track record of effective teaching and delivering in the subject specialism Member of a professional association for counselling or psychotherapy (BACP) Professional working knowledge of Counselling curriculum for Level 4 (AIMS) Benefits
Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part-time roles. One Selfie Day per year Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension) Continuing Professional Development for all staff Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward Subsidised cafes - at both campuses Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor) The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations. Progressive family-friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that support a healthy work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working. Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock Welcome to Bath College, a vibrant and successful College with two campuses, one in the centre of Bath and one in the rural setting of Radstock. We pride ourselves on providing training for the region’s future workforce by offering courses in both vocational and traditional academic subjects to students from across Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and beyond.
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