Counselling Supervisor AHED

Overview

We are seeking a Counselling Supervisor to support our Counselling degree students. Reference: 37/26. Salary: £42.84 per hour.

Hours:

4 hours on a Sunday over 9 weeks.

Contract:

Fixed Term.

Start Date:

September 2026. Closing Date: 2 March 2026 08:00. Interview Date: 9 March 2026.

Peter Symonds College is one of the largest sixth form colleges in the country and is situated in Winchester, Hampshire. The Adult & Higher Education Division (AHED) responds to the diverse needs of the wider adult community. Our programme for adults ranges from the development of essential, basic skills, courses for fun and leisure, through to foundation and full honours degrees.

AHED aims to provide a second chance for many and the opportunity to advance both in the workplace, socially and academically.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate counsellor to supervise groups of students on our Counselling degree programmes. Supervision takes place in small groups of 3-4 students.

Our staff are at the heart of what we do at the College, we are proudly anti-racist and our motto is Counting in ones which applies to staff as well as the students. We offer special leave for various special occasions, support from the Hub, staff-run groups, staff choir, Monday night football, regular staff forums, an inclusive, supportive and kind culture, no expectations to answer emails out of hours (with an automated message to alert the sender), lunch provided at all lunchtime meetings, 5 days of Christmas treats, end of term meals and activities and bike and computer loans to name but a few of our initiatives.

More details and information on how to apply are available on our website. If you require further assistance please phone the Personnel Department on or email quoting the reference number.

We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.

• Supervise groups of students on the Counselling degree programmes. Supervision takes place in small groups of 3-4 students.

• Experience and passion as a counsellor.

Please download and complete the application form (two parts). Once complete, please email it to quoting the job title and reference number in your email. If you require an acknowledgement please also request that in your email.

If you require any assistance or further information, please email us on the address above or telephone Personnel on

• Application Form Part 1 (Personal Details)
• Application Form Part 2 (Employment and Education history)
• Help guide for application form

Due to the number of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants personally. If you have not heard from us by the interview date you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we would be very pleased to hear from you again in respect of future vacancies. Thank you for your interest in working at Peter Symonds College.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Personnel Department
Peter Symonds College
Owens Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 6RX