Counselling Dissertation Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic counsellor/educator to provide dissertation supervision and academic support to students undertaking research projects.

The details for this post are as follows: Reference (please quote): 91/26 Salary: £42.84 - £50.45 per hour Hours: Variable hours Contract: Fixed Term Start Date: September 2026 Interview Date: 9th July Closing Date: Thursday 2 July 2026 08:00 Information About The Post

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 seeking an experienced and enthusiastic counsellor/educator to provide dissertation supervision and academic support to students undertaking research projects. The successful candidate will have current professional and/or academic expertise and the ability to guide students across a range of research topics and areas of interest.

This is a flexible, remote position offered on a casual basis. Supervision will be allocated according to student demand, with each student receiving up to five hours of support throughout their dissertation. As student enrolment numbers are yet to be confirmed, the volume of work available cannot be guaranteed at this stage.

More details and information on how to apply are available on our website. If you require further assistance please phone the Personnel Department on 01962 857557 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.

Job Description How To Apply 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 01962 857557.

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

Personnel Department Peter Symonds College Owens Road Winchester Hampshire SO22 6RX 01962 857557