Theology & Counselling Lecturer

Job Description –
Theology & Counselling Lecturer

Reports to:
Line management responsibilities:
Key relationships:

Location:

Programme Leader – Theology & Counselling
None
Programme Leader – Theology & Counselling, Principal, Academic Dean,
Executive Team members, Programme Administrator – Theology &
Counselling
LST, Green Lane, Northwood, HA6 2UW

London School of Theology
London  School  of  Theology  (LST)  has  been  providing  academic  evangelical  theological  education  since  1943.  It  is
committed to serving the Church globally and training Christian disciples who transform wider society through their life
and witness. We have a bold vision of Forming Disciples, Resourcing Churches, Impacting Society.

Job Summary
LST  is  seeking  a  part-time  Theology  and  Counselling  faculty  member  to  lecture,  tutor,  supervise  and  undertake
professional and clinical oversight of level 4, 5 and 6 students, including setting and marking assessments, and group-
work facilitation.

Key Tasks
The following key tasks are indicative of the role. The list is not exhaustive and, in consultation with the post holder,
tasks  may  be  amended,  added  or  subtracted  in  response  to  changing  requirements  or  in  line  with  the  skills  and
experience of the post holder:

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Lecture, tutor, supervise and offer basic pastoral care for level 4, 5 and 6 students, including setting and marking
assessments, and group-work facilitation.

•  Professional  and  clinical  oversight  of students  in  line with  British  Association  for  Counselling  & Psychotherapy

(BACP) accredited course standards.

Lecturing
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Lecturing  includes  both  day-time  lectures,  termly  weekend  residentials  and  occasional  evening  classes  and
conferences.

Tutoring and supervising
•  Conduct of tutorials, seminars, clinical practice groups and process groups.
•  Supervise level 6 projects.
•  Basic pastoral care of students.

Assessments and marking
•  Setting assessments, and involvement in examination invigilation.
•  Marking and second marking of assignments within the agreed timescale.
•  Supervision and marking of level 6 projects.
•  Attendance at Assessment Boards.

        Career Development

•  Further study and personal development, including conferences, continuing education and training.

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General
•  Weekly attendance at Chapel.
•  Weekly attendance at the Theology and Counselling Team meeting.
•  Attendance at various groups and discussions when necessary and appropriate.
•  Preliminary and formal interviews of applications of prospective students.
•  Attendance at and active participation in the Academic Board, Programme Boards of Study, and other School

committees and meetings as required.
•  Attendance at School and faculty events:

•  Graduation Day
•  Away Days
•  Open Days during the week or on Saturday
•  Faculty  Development  Days
•  Faculty-wide meetings.

•  Any  other  reasonable  duties  as  required  by  the  Programme  Leader  -  Theology  and  Counselling  or

Academic Dean.

Requirements
•  The  post  holder  must  be  a  qualified  and  practicing  psychotherapist  and  be  accredited  with  the  BACP  or

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equivalent professional body.
It  is  essential that  the post holder  is  theologically well informed and  is  able to  teach to  an  advanced  level,
covering  a  range  of  subjects  and  modalities  relevant  to  an  integrated  theology  and  counselling  training
programme.
Lecturing experience at Higher Education level is desirable.

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•  Experience of the preparation of online lecture material and participation in online teaching.
•  Maintain good communication with administration and parallel lecturers on other BA programmes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential (E)
Desirable (D)

Demonstrated at
Application (A)
Interview (I)

A qualified and practising psychotherapist accredited with the BACP or
equivalent professional body
An ability to teach to an advanced level, covering a range of subjects and
modalities relevant to the integration of theology and counselling training
Qualification in lecturing at Higher Education level, or other educational
qualification
MA or MSc in Counselling (Psychodynamics or equivalent)
Skills, experience and knowledge
Knowledge of a variety of theories and practices in relation to counselling
and psychotherapy
Proven track record and demonstrable ongoing professional development
Regular involvement in a local church
Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word,
Excel and PowerPoint
Lecturing experience at Higher Education level

Personal attributes

A person whose life and character reflect the character of Jesus Christ
Able to respond well to direction and correction
Highly collegial
Ability to work as part of a team
Enthusiastic, proactive and takes initiative

E

E

D

D

E

E
E

D

E
E
E
E
E

A

A and I

A

A and I

A and I

A
A and I

A

A and I
A and I
A and I
A and I
A and I

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Calm, efficient and polite manner; able to work under pressure without
losing these qualities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Willingness to learn new skills
Ability to work in a changing and flexible organisation
Cheerful and willing attitude

E

E
E
E
E

A and I

A and I
A and I
A and I
I

Terms of Employment:
Salary:
Hours:

£42,155 per annum (1.0 FTE) and pro-rata accordingly.
14 hours per week (0.4 FTE).  The usual working day is 9.00 am to 5.00 pm although some evening
and weekend working may be required.
27 days per annum plus public holidays for 1.0 FTE role and pro-rata accordingly.
LST is closed between Christmas and the New Year and this is given as additional leave.
Eligible to join the School’s pension scheme (5% employer’s contribution).
During the twelve month probationary period one week’s notice may be given in writing on either
side.  After this period three months’ notice on either side is required
Twelve months

Holidays:

Pension:
Notice:

Probation:

Additional benefits include life assurance, sick pay after qualifying period, free on site parking and discounted meals.

Date of appointment:
It is intended that the postholder shall take up the post on 1st September 2026.

Occupational requirement:   There is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian in
accordance with the Equality Act 2010: Part 1, Schedule 9.   It is a condition of employment that the postholder sign
annually LST’s Doctrinal Basis and maintain the key values outlined in its Ethos Statement:

https://lst.ac.uk/doctrinal-basis/
https://lst.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/LST-Ethos-Statement.pdf

All successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Application Process and Closing Date:
Applicants should send the following to the HR Manager as pdf documents attached to an email:
a)  A covering letter of application, addressing aspects of the Person Specification
b)  A curriculum vitae
c)  A 1,000 word statement as to how the candidate interprets LST’s Doctrinal Basis (link as above)
d)  A list of the names of three referees, at least one being academic and one being from the applicant’s minister or

priest

Email:   recruitment@lst.ac.uk
01923 456000
Tel:

Closing date for receipt of applications:    Noon, 2nd March 2026

Interview date:

14th April 2026

Shortlisted candidates will need to allow one full day for interviews and meetings, to make a presentation on a specified
topic, to attend a Chapel service, and to share in lunch with members of the School community.

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