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Associate Lecturer - Counselling

Exeter College

Devon

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
29 May 2022

Job overview

Exeter College offers an exciting range of high-quality part-time counselling courses which provide training and qualifications in counselling skills, from introductory level to professional diploma level.

We are looking for candidates who have experience of counselling practice and an interest in, or experience of, teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, a good communicator and able to support an outstanding learning experience.

The new post-holder will be involved in the delivery of our NCFE level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills (34 week courses), our Certificate in Counselling Skills (12 week courses) and our Introduction to Bibliotherapy Skills course (9 week evening courses, once per term).

You will be joining Exeter College’s Professional and Adult Learning faculty, where staff are passionate about working with partners, employers and the local community to deliver outstanding teaching, training and learning.

To apply for this post please visit our website at www.exe-coll.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of completed application is midnight on the 29th May.

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About Exeter College

Exeter & North Devon Colleges Group (ENDC) is one of the largest place‑based college groups in the country, created through the merger of Exeter College and North Devon College (formerly Petroc) in early 2026.

The Group provides coast‑to‑coast education for over 16,000 learners across three campuses in Exeter, Tiverton and Barnstaple.

ENDC brings together Exeter College in Exeter, the Exeter College Centre for Progression in Tiverton, and North Devon College in Barnstaple to deliver a unified, high‑quality learning experience for the region.

Exeter College

Exeter College is an Ofsted Outstanding, multi‑award‑winning education provider in Devon, with campuses in Exeter and Tiverton. Our ambition to be an exceptional college is driven by the commitment and enthusiasm of our staff. Across multiple sites, we offer a wide range of rewarding roles with extensive training, development, and progression opportunities.

Featured in the 2025 Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work and a proud Disability Confident employer, we strive to create an environment where all staff feel valued, engaged, and able to thrive.

North Devon College

North Devon College is an ambitious and inclusive education provider, committed to helping every learner reach their full potential. Our staff are passionate, collaborative, and driven to deliver outstanding learning experiences that transform lives and strengthen our community.

Located in stunning surroundings with easy access to Exmoor, Dartmoor, and the South West Coast Path, we offer rewarding careers with a true work‑life balance.

If you would like to join our team of exceptional people in either Exeter, Tiverton or Barnstaple, please have a look at our vacancies below.

Our Benefits

We depend on exceptional people to sustain our outstanding performance and reward staff for their hard work. We provide an array of progressive benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance, including:

🔹 Two defined benefits pension schemes, one for teachers and one for support staff

🔹 Generous Annual Leave entitlement as well as a Christmas shutdown

🔹 Staff Development including away days for employees

🔹 We offer a cycle scheme that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and can spread the cost of new equipment over a year

🔹 Get discounts on over 1200 retailers with our Pluxee platform, plus the ability to access student discount sites with your college e-mail

🔹 Be able to register and join Blue Light Card and have access to over 10,000 discounts

🔹 Access to 24-hour counselling services

Principal

John Laramy

Values and vision

Exeter College aims to be an exceptional college, working with partners to provide inspirational education and training.

North Devon College aims to inspire ambition through inclusive education, enabling every learner to reach their fullest potential.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For further information on the College’s commitment visit our Safeguarding page.

Ofsted report

“As a result of the highly motivated, skilled and experienced staff, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Lecturers provide learners with challenging work that prepares them extremely well for their next steps. The colleges uses its excellent links with schools, employers and other agencies to understand, and respond quickly to the education and training needs of the local area.”

View Exeter College’s latest Ofsted report

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