Lecturer Supply - Counselling
Lecturer Supply - Counselling UHI/1480
- Location
- Inverness
- Salary
- £41,833 - £50,359 per annum (pro rata)
- Application Deadline
- Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Job Profile
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Job Profile document
- Job Summary
- Lecturer Supply - Counselling‘As and when’ required
£41,833 - £50,359 per annum (pro rata)
We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.
As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.
UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site.
We are seeking a candidate for a position as supply lecturer in the Counselling team, to work alongside academic colleagues as part of the delivery of our HNC/HND courses. You will be based at the Inverness College main campus
This roles presents a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic person who enjoys teaching and learning to join an experienced and diverse team. You will be required to deliver curriculum in an innovative manner with a focus on best practice in the teaching of topics relevant to your role. You will be required to be an effective team member able to deliver a high quality curriculum and educational experience
Key Accountabilities:
- Teaching / Facilitating Learning
- Assessment
- Guidance and Support
- Planning and Preparing the Learning Experience
- Quality and Standards
- Professional Practice and Development
You do not need to have a teaching qualification to apply as training will be provided, however some experience of instructing or teaching is welcome. You should possess effective interpersonal skills and have good IT skills in applications such as MS Office and other relevant subject related software packages.
You will have a minimum of a diploma in counselling, member of BACP, or willing to become registered and accredited. Candidates should currently be practicing and competent to teach the blend of skills appropriate to the rationale and philosophy of the coursePlease note, the successful candidate will be subject to a PVG Disclosure Scotland and other background checks.
What We OfferEmployee Benefits- 62 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part‑time staff)
- Membership of the Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme (SPPA)
- 10% discount at Highlife Highland
- Access to onsite commercial hair & beauty salon and gym facilities
- Occupational sick pay and a range of family‑friendly leave options
- Employee Assistance and Staff Support Programmes
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- £60 contribution towards glasses required for VDU use
- The successful candidate will be required to obtain a satisfactory PVG Scheme check through Disclosure Scotland before employment begins.
- UHI Inverness does not hold a sponsorship licence. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship.
- We welcome feedback requests following interview; however, due to the volume of applications, we cannot provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.