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?? Location: Birmingham, UK?? Start Date:Immediate?? Contract Type: Full Time
Academics are currently working with a forward-thinking post-16 institution which specialises in creative media education for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The college are urgently looking to appoint a Full - TimeLecturer who can combine counselling and career guidance to support the emotional well-being and future planning of its students.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified counsellorwith a passion for creativity, education, and supporting young people with additional needs.
The college is based in central Birmingham.
?? The Role
The successful candidate will:
- Provide 1:1 and group counselling to SEND learners, supporting emotional regulation, mental health, and well-being.
- Deliver personalised career guidance, particularly related to pathways in creative media and related industries.
- Work collaboratively with academic staff to ensure the social, emotional, and personal development needs of learners are met.
- Create and monitor individual support and progress plans, helping students build confidence and resilience.
- Optionally, support curriculum delivery by running creative media workshops using Adobe software (e.g. Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects).
? What We're Looking For
Essential:
- A certified counsellor with professional qualifications and experience in an educational or SEND setting.
- Strong understanding of the challenges facing post-16 SEND learners.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to tailor support approaches to meet the diverse and individualised needs of students.
- Immediate availability.
Desirable:
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, etc.).
- Experience teaching or delivering creative workshops to young learners.
?? Interested? Apply now by sending your CV to ?? For a confidential chat about the role, contact Birmingham Academics on .
