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 and Psychotherapy 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 and/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 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.

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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. 

Closing Date: 01 Jul 2026

Team: Academic

Salary: £46,471 to £60,752 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About Us

The Department of Psychology and Human Development comprises a student-focused team of academics who deliver high-quality accredited degrees in Psychology including our BPS-accredited MSc in Occupational & Organisational Psychology and ABP-accredited MSc in Business Psychology. There are organisational and business routes in our closely allied applied positive psychology and coaching courses. The department also provides professional training in Psychology and a highly popular MSc Psychology (conversion) course as well as a suite of undergraduate accredited degrees. Our breadth of provision complements a thriving research-based PhD programme. Alongside excellence in teaching, we also boast of an impressive research profile; in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) the school was one of only four submissions to secure 100% 4* rating for research impact. We aim to support colleagues to develop their research plans and to submit grant applications and top-rated journal articles. This is a very exciting time to join an enthusiastic team of academics who can shape and influence the development of our applied UEL psychology provision. We would want to appoint as soon as possible.

About You

Essential criteria;

About the Job

The postholder will contribute to the provision of a high-quality, research-informed learning and assessment experience. This includes teaching across theoretical and applied components of the course (e.g., health and wellbeing at work; assessing and developing individuals in the workplace; work design, organizational change and development; leading and motivating people at work). You will supervise students undertaking research projects, applying your research skills (quantitative and/or qualitative as required) and supporting students’ development through their learning.

For appointment at Senior Lecturer level, the postholder will also play a role in curriculum design, research development, and/or programme innovation, contributing to the strategic direction of the programme within the School.

We welcome candidates who are committed to collaborative practice within the workplace, equal opportunities for diverse and multicultural students, as well as practical experience of applying organizational, occupational, or business psychology in the workplace. Ideally, you have relevant practitioner or research outputs such as experience of providing consultancy work, continuing professional development or other income-generation activities such as obtaining grants for applied work and research. As appropriate for postgraduate delivery, you should have an up-to-date knowledge of the relevant frameworks for Higher Education quality (e.g., FHEQ, and ideally professional recognition, e.g., HEA).

If you are looking to build your career in a dynamic, inclusive and performance-focused team and are inspired by our environment and drive for success, we want you to apply to join the University of East London. We are looking for inspirational individuals who have a passion to make a positive difference.

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), 35 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

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: as members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

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 committed to success, we want you to apply today!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 committed to success, we want you to apply today!

Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026

Team: Academic

Salary: £46,471 to £60,752 per annum inclusive of London Weighting