Lecturer in Counselling

About the role

Fairfield School of Business is seeking a passionate Lecturer in Counselling to join its Sheffield campus. You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality teaching and supporting students through their dissertations, contributing to a vibrant learning environment.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in counselling.
• Supervise and assess student dissertations and projects.
• Develop and update curriculum materials to ensure relevance and academic rigour.
• Engage with students to promote academic success and wellbeing.
• Participate in departmental meetings, research activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven experience teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Relevant professional experience in the counselling field.
• Experience supervising student dissertations.
• Relevant Masters degree or PG Certificate in Counselling or a related discipline.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible working hours and work‑from‑home opportunities (hybrid model).
• Generous annual leave – 33 days (rising to 38 after three years) plus additional holiday periods.
• Competitive salary with a progressive pay structure (£30,000 per year).
• Vitality scheme, employee discounts, health checks and mental‑health support.
• Tax‑efficient pension scheme via Aviva.
• Relocation allowance, gift vouchers and hardship assistance.
• Professional development through internal and external training, Graduate Trainee Lecturer scheme, subsidised Advance HE membership and team‑building events.