External Examiner – Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy

The Counselling Foundation is a registered charity and private training provider committed to delivering high-quality education in psychodynamic counselling and other approaches. It is located in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Further details about the organisation can be found here.

The Counselling Foundation invites applications for the role of External Examiner for three specialist programmes:

1. Advanced Diploma in Contemporary Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (Level 7 equivalent) – maps to SCoPEd Column C
2. Advanced Certificate in Psychodynamic Clinical Skills (Level 5 equivalent) – maps to SCoPEd Column B
3. Diploma in Contemporary Psychodynamic Counselling (Levels 4- 6 equivalent) – maps to SCoPEd Columns A & B

Role Details

Start Date: As soon as possible

Term: 4 years tenure (subject to notice)

Commitment:

• Review course content, delivery and assessment standards to ensure it is  set at the level at which it is awarded and is equivalent to similar validated qualifications at the same level
• Review sample student work
• Attend one Exam Board per year (July) and submit an annual report
• Approximate workload: 20-25 hours per course annually, depending on course
• Ensure comparability of standards with similar programmes

The candidate must not have any current association with The Counselling Foundation or its personnel

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Currently teaching at a university (does not necessarily need to be in a related subject)
• Level 7 qualification in Psychodynamic or Integrative Counselling/Psychotherapy
• Experience in teaching and assessment within Higher Education
• Familiarity with QAA UK Quality Code and SCoPEd framework
• Knowledge of UK HE quality assurance standards
• Professional registration with BACP, UKCP, or equivalent

Experience in moderation, verification, and external examining

Desirable

• Candidates with a strong academic background may be considered if experience in moderation, verification, and external examining is more limited
• Recent experience with assessment design and quality assurance

Equality & Diversity

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter via the ‘Apply’ button above (E: vacancies@counsellingfoundation.org)

For an informal discussion, contact vacancies@counsellingfoundation.org. 

Applications are welcome for one, two, or all three courses. Exam Board attendance can be remote or in person. Reasonable travel expenses included.

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