Location

Stratford Campus

Salary

£46,471 to £51,606 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Post Type

Part Time

Hours per Week

21.6

Post Type

Permanent

Closing Date

Thursday 16 July 2026

Interview Date

Thursday 30 July 2026

Reference

1077-26-A

University of East London

Founded in 1898, the University of East London (UEL) has a long and proud history of widening participation and transforming lives through education. Today, guided by our Vision 2028 strategic plan, we are committed to delivering careers-first, Industry 5.0 education that equips graduates with the skills, knowledge, and adaptability required for the future world of work.

We are passionate about diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, and about creating opportunities for talent wherever it is found. Our vibrant and inclusive community is driven by innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to positive social change.

To realise our ambitions, we are seeking forward-thinking, reflective, and practice-informed individuals to join us and help shape the future of education at UEL.

About Us

The School of Childhood and Social Care brings together expertise from psychology, education, social work, counselling, and social care to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, enrich the student experience, and strengthen community engagement. The school plays a key role within the Stratford Health Campus, supporting professional education, applied research, and practice-based learning.

Within the School, the Department of Social Work, Counselling and Social Care delivers a well-established portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate counselling programmes, many of which are professionally accredited and strongly connected to clinical practice and employability.

About The Job

We are seeking a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Counselling to contribute to teaching, research, clinical supervision, and academic leadership across our undergraduate and postgraduate counselling provision.

The post holder will contribute to the academic, professional, research, and administrative activities of the Counselling Cluster within the Department of Social Work, Counselling and Social Care, and, where appropriate, across the wider School. The role includes module leadership, teaching across a range of counselling-related subjects, assessment and feedback, supervision of student research projects, and participation in admissions, recruitment, and academic administration.

Teaching will be delivered primarily face-to-face at our Stratford Campus, with some online delivery as required. The role also involves providing high-quality clinical supervision and supporting students to integrate theory, research, and professional practice in line with BACP and other relevant professional standards.

The post holder will be expected to engage in scholarly activity and contribute to the continued development and growth of the counselling portfolio, as well as to the wider research culture of the Department and School.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic, student-focused academic and practitioner who is passionate about counselling education, clinical practice, and widening participation in higher education.

You will hold a BACP-accredited postgraduate qualification in Counselling and Psychotherapy or Counselling and Coaching and be qualified to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will be registered with a relevant professional body (preferably BACP), ideally accredited or eligible to apply for accreditation.

You will be able to demonstrate significant experience of counselling/integrative counselling and coaching practice, alongside experience of teaching and/or training in higher education or a comparable professional context. Experience of clinical supervision, research supervision, module leadership, and curriculum development is highly desirable, as is a strong commitment to scholarly activity and professional development.

You will bring excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, and a clear commitment to inclusive, ethical, and reflective practice. An understanding of, and commitment to, supporting diverse student cohorts and working flexibly (including occasional evenings and Saturdays) is essential.

Benefits Package

Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.

We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.

Equal Opportunities

As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today!

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Due to salary thresholds, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

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To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.

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