Counselling Head of Faculty

Counselling Head of Faculty

Location Cornwall College - Camborne

Salary Up to £47,755 FTE

Basis Full Time

Job details

Salary Up to £47,755 FTE

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full Time

Job category/type Management

Date posted 18/08/2026

Job reference REQ04947

Attachments Deputy Head Counselling JD.pdf

Job description

Counselling Head of Faculty

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

Terms & Conditions: Full Time (37 hours/52 weeks), Management Contract

Closing Date: 13 September 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

• A recognised counselling qualification (minimum Level 5 Diploma or equivalent).
• Significant experience of delivering counselling to children, young people and adults.
• Experience of leading and managing teams, with a management or leadership qualification or equivalent senior leadership experience.
• Significant experience of working at a senior management or leadership level.
• A full teaching qualification or equivalent teaching experience.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave schemes: 35 days per annum for management roles (pro-rata for part-time), plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles. 37 days annual leave at commencement of employment, increasing to 42 days after successful completion of probationary period.
• 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.

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.