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Social Work Lecturer

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United KingdomcontractVerifiedPosted 24 Sept 2026
💰 £40/yr(£30/yr – £40/yr)

About the role

The Role

You will be delivering teaching across a Social Work degree programme, supporting students with their academic development, professional practice and preparation for qualification.

The role will include:

* Delivering engaging lectures, seminars and workshops across the Social Work degree

* Teaching students across Levels 4, 5 and 6

* Planning and delivering high-quality Social Work teaching

* Assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

* Supporting students with their academic and professional development

* Contributing to the development and delivery of course content

* Supporting practice learning and placement activity where required

* Ensuring teaching reflects current Social Work legislation, policy, safeguarding and professional standards

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

* A degree in Social Work

* Current registration with Social Work England (SWE)

* Previous experience teaching a Social Work degree at Higher Education level

* Experience teaching undergraduate Social Work students

* Experience teaching across Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6

* Strong knowledge of current Social Work practice, legislation and professional standards

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* The ability to engage and support students from a range of backgrounds

Experience as a Social Work Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Lecturer, Programme Lead, Module Lead or HE Social Work Tutor would be highly relevant.

Important: Applicants must have experience teaching Social Work at degree level. Applications from candidates whose experience is solely within Health & Social Care, Social Care or general FE teaching will not meet the requirements of this position.

If you're a qualified and SWE-registered Social Worker with current or recent Higher Education teaching experience and you're interested in a part-time opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail

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