Lecturer/Senior Lecturer– Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | B32 3NT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Birmingham Newman University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | NU3026 |
Summary
Purpose of Post:
Birmingham Newman University enjoys a strong and rapidly expanding profile in Counselling, Psychotherapy & Talking Therapies. Our distinctive suite of programmes includes a BPS accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology & Counselling Studies, a BA (Hons) in Counselling Studies & Working with Children, Young People and Families, and a Top Up award. We have recently validated new programmes including a BA (Hons) Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing. Our professional programmes include a UPCA (UKCP) accredited postgraduate training in counselling/psychotherapy, a BACP accredited MSc in Integrative Counselling, a BACP accredited Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling and a BPS accredited Low Intensity CBT (PWP) training.
We are currently seeking to appoint a part time (0.5FTE) Lecturer / Senior Lecturer to join our expanding team. The postholder will contribute to our PWP (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner) training and other programmes within the subject area.
Main responsibilities:
To provide high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in the area of Counselling, Psychotherapy & Talking Therapies training programmes.
To lead, develop, and deliver modules and programmes within the subject area.
To write relevant documentation relating to the development and management of Talking Therapies training and/or counselling/psychotherapy programmes.
To lead on specific modules and deliver training in line with PSRB (Professional, Statutory and Regulatory bodies) requirements such as BPS.
To develop links with external agencies, for example, in relation to the development of placements and other work-based learning.
To liaise with external bodies (Talking Therapies/PWP placement providers), supervisors and examiners.
To undertake student recruitment activities including joint interviews with service delivery/clinical placement partners.
To deliver research and enterprise activity and to maintain a professional and research profile.
To plan, manage and organise teaching on relevant programmes.
To prepare, deliver and mark course work, assignment and examinations, supervise dissertations and project work and to provide tutorial guidance to students.
To support the academic, administrative and development activities of the Department
To effectively undertake module leadership, development and administration (including knowledge and understanding of academic regulations) and to contribute to the preparation for course committees, annual reviews and assessment and progression boards.
To undertake development of new modules, course material and information to assist student learning.
To undertake personal and collaborative research, and disseminate results as appropriate, including writing and publishing peer reviewed articles, conference papers and/or books.
To plan, organise and monitor own work with minimal supervision in order to achieve tasks and meet deadlines.
To work co-operatively and flexibly as a member of a teaching team and Department, sharing information and ideas, engaging and motivating students and staff across the University.
To work closely with other members of the subject team to ensure safety and fitness to practice of students on professional programmes.
To demonstrate a commitment to personal, teaching and subject development and to undertake appropriate development activities through the Annual Appraisal process.
To update regular knowledge in the subject areas taught. To keep abreast of professional developments and comply with professional accreditation requirements e.g. CPD, and to maintain appropriate professional and scholarly activities.
Supervising and providing student support and guidance for student learning activities such as work-based learning and placements and acting as an Academic Personal Tutor
To participate fully in recruitment activities as determined by the Head of Subject and Associate Dean/Head of Department.
To undertake other such duties commensurate with the post and grade as agreed with the Head of Subject and Associate Dean/Head of Department.
The postholder will be dealing with ‘restricted information’ as part of their duties.
If appointed at Senior Lecturer level, the postholder will also undertake the following responsibilities:
To act as the Programme Leader for the Counselling, Psychotherapy & Talking Therapies programmes.
To undertake management and development of courses and curriculum development.
To develop and maintain documentation relating to the design, delivery and management of Counselling, Psychotherapy and Talking Therapies programmes.
To lead on tendering processes, including the preparation and submission of bids for commissioned provision.
To liaise with external bodies, including professional organisations and external examiners, ensuring effective communication and compliance with requirements.
To develop and maintain links with external agencies, particularly in relation to placements and work-based learning opportunities.
To lead on programme validation and revalidation processes, and ensure compliance with PSRB requirements, including BACP, UKCP and BPS accreditation.
To undertake course leadership responsibilities as required, ensuring that policies and procedures are followed, and that staff receive appropriate induction, training and support, with effective management and recording of absence.
Birmingham Newman University enjoys a strong and rapidly expanding profile in Counselling, Psychotherapy & Talking Therapies. Our distinctive suite of programmes includes a BPS accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology & Counselling Studies, a BA (Hons) in Counselling Studies & Working with Children, Young People and Families, and a Top Up award. We have recently validated new programmes including a BA (Hons) Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing. Our professional programmes include a UPCA (UKCP) accredited postgraduate training in counselling/psychotherapy, a BACP accredited MSc in Integrative Counselling, a BACP accredited Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling and a BPS accredited Low Intensity CBT (PWP) training.
We are currently seeking to appoint a part time (0.5FTE) Lecturer / Senior Lecturer to join our expanding team. The postholder will contribute to our PWP (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner) training and other programmes within the subject area.
Main responsibilities:
To provide high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in the area of Counselling, Psychotherapy & Talking Therapies training programmes.
To lead, develop, and deliver modules and programmes within the subject area.
To write relevant documentation relating to the development and management of Talking Therapies training and/or counselling/psychotherapy programmes.
To lead on specific modules and deliver training in line with PSRB (Professional, Statutory and Regulatory bodies) requirements such as BPS.
To develop links with external agencies, for example, in relation to the development of placements and other work-based learning.
To liaise with external bodies (Talking Therapies/PWP placement providers), supervisors and examiners.
To undertake student recruitment activities including joint interviews with service delivery/clinical placement partners.
To deliver research and enterprise activity and to maintain a professional and research profile.
To plan, manage and organise teaching on relevant programmes.
To prepare, deliver and mark course work, assignment and examinations, supervise dissertations and project work and to provide tutorial guidance to students.
To support the academic, administrative and development activities of the Department
To effectively undertake module leadership, development and administration (including knowledge and understanding of academic regulations) and to contribute to the preparation for course committees, annual reviews and assessment and progression boards.
To undertake development of new modules, course material and information to assist student learning.
To undertake personal and collaborative research, and disseminate results as appropriate, including writing and publishing peer reviewed articles, conference papers and/or books.
To plan, organise and monitor own work with minimal supervision in order to achieve tasks and meet deadlines.
To work co-operatively and flexibly as a member of a teaching team and Department, sharing information and ideas, engaging and motivating students and staff across the University.
To work closely with other members of the subject team to ensure safety and fitness to practice of students on professional programmes.
To demonstrate a commitment to personal, teaching and subject development and to undertake appropriate development activities through the Annual Appraisal process.
To update regular knowledge in the subject areas taught. To keep abreast of professional developments and comply with professional accreditation requirements e.g. CPD, and to maintain appropriate professional and scholarly activities.
Supervising and providing student support and guidance for student learning activities such as work-based learning and placements and acting as an Academic Personal Tutor
To participate fully in recruitment activities as determined by the Head of Subject and Associate Dean/Head of Department.
To undertake other such duties commensurate with the post and grade as agreed with the Head of Subject and Associate Dean/Head of Department.
The postholder will be dealing with ‘restricted information’ as part of their duties.
If appointed at Senior Lecturer level, the postholder will also undertake the following responsibilities:
To act as the Programme Leader for the Counselling, Psychotherapy & Talking Therapies programmes.
To undertake management and development of courses and curriculum development.
To develop and maintain documentation relating to the design, delivery and management of Counselling, Psychotherapy and Talking Therapies programmes.
To lead on tendering processes, including the preparation and submission of bids for commissioned provision.
To liaise with external bodies, including professional organisations and external examiners, ensuring effective communication and compliance with requirements.
To develop and maintain links with external agencies, particularly in relation to placements and work-based learning opportunities.
To lead on programme validation and revalidation processes, and ensure compliance with PSRB requirements, including BACP, UKCP and BPS accreditation.
To undertake course leadership responsibilities as required, ensuring that policies and procedures are followed, and that staff receive appropriate induction, training and support, with effective management and recording of absence.
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