Barking & Dagenham College
Curriculum Team Leader - Counselling (0.7 FTE)
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Curriculum Team Leader - Counselling (0.7 FTE)
Curriculum Team Leader (CTL) - Counselling
Are you a current Curriculum Team Leader in Counselling looking to work in a supportive, forward-thinking college?
About the Role
We are seeking a Curriculum Team Leader (CTL) – Counselling to join our team on a part-time, permanent basis – starting from August 2026.
Join Barking & Dagenham College, a dynamic, community-focused institution where education changes lives.
What You’ll Do
As a Curriculum Team Leader (CTL) – Counselling, your role involves:
- Working closely with the Curriculum Manager to develop curriculum planning and activities for learner programmes, ensuring innovative and high-quality provision.
- Acting as the Lead Teaching, Learning and Digital Champion for counselling programmes, collaborating with:
- The Curriculum Manager
- Teaching and Learning Champions
- Counselling Champions
- Planning, monitoring, managing, and evaluating curriculum delivery, ensuring quality face-to-face and online learning.
- Leading T-Shaped skills development, staying updated on internal/external curriculum and policy developments.
- Supporting learner preparation to:
- Develop employability skills
- Complete work placements
- Engage in competitions
- Access progression opportunities
The role includes a teaching commitment of 20 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct scheduled teaching, tutorials, and learner assessments
- Manage learner recruitment, welfare, and academic counselling
- Provide mentorship to colleagues in best practice for teaching, learning, digital learning, and assessment
- Work with curriculum teams to improve learner retention and achievement
- Develop and deliver hybrid (face-to-face and online) qualifications to groups and individuals
- Ensure programme compliance with Guided Learning Hours and Awarding Body standards
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Requirements
We are looking for a passionate Counselling specialist with:
Essential Criteria
✅ A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent) ✅ Level 5 qualification in Counselling + practicing Counsellor (E) status ✅ Qualified teacher with CPCAB accreditation ✅ B1 or TAQA verifier award
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Experience in teaching or training
- Skills in mentoring individuals/groups
- Experience in leading and developing provision under quality frameworks
- Ability to differentiate for mixed-ability learners
- Proficiency in tracking learner progress using digital tools
- Strong administrative and organisational abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and learner wellbeing
- Experience with course reviews, self-assessment, and development planning
May you be passionate about helping students gain key Counselling skills to unlock opportunities? If so, apply today!
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What’s In It for You?
We offer a competitive and rewarding environment, including:
- Salary: £50,307–£53,168 per annum, inclusive of London weighting (based on qualifications/experience)
- Generous holiday and pension packages
- Ongoing professional development (CPD) & industry links
- Free parking, travel assistance, and tech support schemes
- Opportunity to lead a passionate, learner-focused team
About the College
Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community-oriented institution with:
📍 50+ years of excellence since 1961 🏫 Spanning Barking and Rush Green campuses 🌟 Thousands of learners and apprentices annually ⚙️ Invested in state-of-the-art facilities, including the East London Institute of Technology
Our Construction provision empowers students by building cvidence in trades, career routes, and community impact.
Next Steps
Advert closing date: 10 July 2026
Barking & Dagenham College is committed to: ✔ Safer recruitment & safeguarding (aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education) ✔ AI-assisted candidate screening for onboarding checks ✔ Fair, inclusive hiring practices for all backgrounds
We welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds—equality and adjustments are prioritised.
📩 Ready to apply? Contact the Talent Team for further guidance!
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