Counselling jobs in Ipswich

Annual salary: £44,352 to £49,798 per annum

Job Title: Lecturer in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Hours of work: 22.2 hours

FTE: 0.6 FTE

Band: Band 6

Full time Equivalent (FTE) Salary: £44,352 to £49,798

Actual Salary (part time): £26,611.20 to £29,878.80

Tenure: Permanent

About the Post

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, student-focused Lecturer in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to contribute to the design, delivery and continued development of our talking therapies programmes. We welcome applications from candidates who hold a post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline and are accredited therapists with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. This is a teaching focused post.

The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching, assessment and curriculum design and development across a range of modules as well as our expanding programme of continuing professional development opportunities. We are particularly interested in applicants who are committed to inclusive, research-informed teaching and who can contribute to the continued growth and success of our provision.

About the Team

• The Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Counselling Team sits within the subject area of Counselling, Psychology and Social Work, part of the vibrant School of Health, Sciences and Society. The School brings together a dynamic and interdisciplinary portfolio of programmes, including psychology, social work, nursing, midwifery, public health, allied health professions, biomedical sciences, pharmacy, wildlife and ecology, nutrition, and sport.
• Our Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Counselling team is thriving and collegiate, characterised by a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and student support. Our academic staff bring a rich diversity of research interests and professional expertise, creating a stimulating and collaborative environment for both colleagues and students. We aim to deliver high-quality, student-centred education that enables students to flourish academically, personally, and professionally throughout their university journey and beyond.
• As a team, we value innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration, and we are committed to fostering a supportive culture where both staff and students can achieve their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming and ambitious School.

About You

• You have a postgraduate qualification at master’s level or above.
• You have therapist accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
• You have experience of delivering high-quality teaching to students from diverse backgrounds.
• You are an effective team player with excellent communication skills, and able to plan and organise you work effectively, while being able to be flexible to meet the demands of the role
• You are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all learners.
• You are open to new ideas and new ways of working including our innovative block approach.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
• Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
• Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
• Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) – with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
• Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.
• Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports
• Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities
• Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Interview Date: Wednesday 2 December 2026.

As part of the interview, you will be asked to deliver a 10-minute presentation. The topic will be confirmed in advance.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Sarah Corrie at s.corrie2@uos.ac.uk

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Please note:

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future.

Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.