Counselling jobs in Penryn

Counselling Head of Faculty

Location: Camborne
Salary: Up to £47,755 FTE

Terms & Conditions: Full Time (37 hours/52 weeks), Management Contract
Closing Date: 1 November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

About the Role

Based at our Camborne Campus, we are looking for a new Head of Faculty to lead our Cornwall Counselling Institute, based within our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ College. This is an exciting opportunity to provide inspirational and supportive leadership to a team committed to developing the next generation of counselling professionals.

You will create an exciting, inclusive and ambitious learning environment where learners are supported to achieve their potential and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for their future careers. You will lead on curriculum, teaching and learning, quality and performance, while ensuring we listen and respond to the needs of our learners, staff and professional partners.

We are looking for a visible, approachable and supportive leader who enjoys developing people, celebrating success and working collaboratively. You will bring high expectations, a positive outlook and a genuine passion for counselling education and making a difference to learners.

Working alongside colleagues across the College, you will help the Cornwall Counselling Institute continue to grow and thrive, building on its strong reputation and ensuring an outstanding experience for both learners and staff.

Skills & Experience

• Full teaching qualification e.g. AET, DET, PGCE, or Certificate of Education (or willingness to achieve within three years of appointment).
• Degree in a related Subject Sector Area (e.g. Counselling, Psychology, Psychotherapy) OR equivalent professional qualification.
• Level 2 English and Maths.

Benefits

We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer:

• Generous annual leave schemes: 35 days per annum for management roles (pro-rata for part-time), plus a paid Christmas closure of up to two weeks for most roles.
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme – discounts with major retailers.
• Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.

How to apply

Please complete an application via our jobs page, clicking on the specific job you are interested in and select ‘Apply Now’.

Contact us

If you require further information please contact our Recruitment Team – recruitment@cornwall.ac.uk

The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of our mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.

Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Pay: Up to £47,755.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Work Location: In person