Lecturer in Counselling
Pre-approved Register
Variable hours as and when required
Opportunities to provide cover in our Ayr, Kilmarnock and Kilwinning Campuses
From £40,170 - £48,357 per annum, pro rata
Reference: REQ00946

Ayrshire College are currently looking to recruit lecturers with a strong background in Counselling teamed with a passion for teaching, to our Pre-approved Register.

You will contribute to ensuring a positive learning environment which encourages active participation and enables all learners to achieve their full potential, through the effective learning and teaching of students by assisting in the development, delivery and assessment of relevant resources.

This will involve supporting the Curriculum Quality Manager in the delivery of the department curriculum to the quality and standards required, through an integrated learning experience that supports the student journey and high quality learning and teaching experiences.

You will be qualified to degree level or equivalent in a related subject area, with relevant teaching experience being desirable.

You will be an experienced counsellor who is a registered/accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or comparable.

Counselling and Psychotherapy (COSCA) trainer accreditation is highly desirable.

A comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential, along with excellent motivational, communication and organisational skills. It is also desirable, but not essential, that you hold, or are working towards, a professional teaching qualification.

What is the Pre-approved Register?

The Pre-approved Register is an excellent opportunity to bring your valuable industry experience to the education sector. We are looking for experienced professionals who have availability to provide class cover on an as-and-when required basis. In return, you will develop your knowledge and skills of learning and teaching whilst being rewarded with inspiring the industry professionals of tomorrow.

For more information on the candidate we are looking for, please refer to the Person Specification.
Informal enquiries to Alice Russell, Curriculum Quality Manager via email:

The closing date for applications to this vacancy is 11:59pm on 16th March 2025.

Application Procedure

To apply for the post, please visit https://careers.ayrshire.ac.uk/. If you require any assistance, please contact the HR team at

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career with Ayrshire College.

Ayrshire College

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