FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

• we are using a recruitment agency to source applications for the role
• direct applications are still being accepted and will be considered alongside any agency applications received
• applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received
• telephone applications will be held in the first instance, to determine who will be taken through to the formal interview process
  Are you a current or experienced counselling tutor or co-tutor considering a change? Why not apply for this dynamic new role within a great team. With almost 200 amazing students we are seeking an inspiring individual to make a wonderful impact, supporting learners to achieve their ambitions to gain a CPCAB qualification.

ABOUT US!

Basingstoke College of Technology is a leading and well-respected further education college situated in North Hampshire, easily accessible and with excellent transport links to surrounding areas. We provide a wide range of technical training courses, have an extensive apprenticeship programme and an increasing portfolio of Higher Education courses.
BCoT is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
The college is rated Good by Ofsted, with Outstanding features, has continued to improve since its last inspection and has maintained outstanding financial health for many years

You will be delivering the CPCAB Level 5 Counselling Children and Young People Diploma. This will involve leading the theory discussions, assessing student’s counselling skills and regular marking of homework. You will also sign off their final portfolio at the end of the course and ensure learners are prepared for the external assessment. Familiarity with a variety of counselling approaches will be advantageous for this role.
The courses at BCoT are integrative, so experience and knowledge of a variety of counselling modalities would be advantageous, with ideally a person centred/humanistic foundation.

Applicants must have:

• Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People (CYP-L5) : Core tutor specification
• 420 hours therapeutic counselling qualification at level 4 or above e.g. TC-L4 AND Relevant training specific to working with CYP e.g. CYP-L5
• Minimum 10 hours of personal therapy
• Member of a professional association for counselling or psychotherapy.
• 30 hours per year CPD activities.
• 2 years post-qualifying practice and current CYP practitioner AND Experienced in providing supervision to counsellors working with CYP.
• Teaching qualification AND 2 years teaching and assessing counselling CPCAB counselling qualifications at level 4 or above

Co-Tutor Applicants need to have:

• 420 hours therapeutic counselling qualification at level 4 and above .e.g. TC-L4 AND Relevant training specific to working with CYP e.g. CYP-L5
• Current CYP practitioner AND Experience of providing supervision to counsellors.
• 1 year teaching and assessing CPCAB counselling qualifications at level 4 or above.
• In addition, ALL applicants will need to have the following credentials:
• Be a member of a profession association of counselling or psychotherapy (i.e. BACP or UKCP)
• Be able to evidence CPD, a minimum of 30 hours and committed to continue professional development.
• To hold a minimum of a Level 3 Award in Education and Training or be working towards this or another teaching qualification.
• Willingness to work with co-tutors and in the wider tutor team.
• Available to attend termly / quarterly team meeting outside of teaching hours.
• Passion and interest in developing students and the counselling profession.

We have some amazing benefits on offer:

• Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme (TPS) (subject to eligibility)
• Retail Benefit Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Annual Well-being Day
• Free onsite Gym
• BCoT Nursery, Restaurant and Hair & Beauty discounts
• Starbucks onsite!

Wellbeing:

• Wellbeing Day
• Summer Staff Barbeque
• Christmas Staff Luncheon
• 24 hour access to EAP
• Free Annual Flu Jab