Lecturer/Senior Lecturer– Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training (Post ref: NU3026)
Closing date:
1 May 2026
Interviews:
3 June 2026
Salary:
- £38,784 – £43,482 per annum pro rata (Lecturer)
- £44,746 – £58,226 per annum pro rata (Senior Lecturer)
Full/Part time:
Fixed term until 31 March 2027
Hours per week
0.5FTE (17.5 hours per week)
Birmingham Newman University enjoys a strong and rapidly expanding profile in Counselling, Psychotherapy & Talking Therapies.
Our distinctive suite of programmes includes a BPS accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology & Counselling Studies, a BA (Hons) in Counselling Studies & Working with Children, Young People and Families, and a Top Up award.
We have recently validated new programmes including a BA (Hons) Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing. Our professional programmes include a UPCA (UKCP) accredited postgraduate training in counselling/psychotherapy, a BACP accredited MSc in Integrative Counselling, a BACP accredited Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling and a BPS accredited Low Intensity CBT (PWP) training.
We are currently seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (0.5 FTE) to join our expanding team. The successful applicant will work on our PWP (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner) training and have BPS / BABCP registration. The postholder will be able to contribute to our Talking Therapies (formally known as IAPT) low intensity training and depending on prior experience and professional registration, to our wider portfolio of programmes.
Applicants must have a PGCert in Low Intensity Psychological Therapy from a provider of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner training accredited by the British Psychological Society, evidence of relevant professional experience in Talking Therapies (IAPT), and registered/accredited status with a relevant body (BPS/BABCP). Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome.
Please contact Dr Faisal Mahmood at f.mahmood@newman.ac.uk to discuss the role further.
