Lecturer; Teaching in Social Work

Lecturer in Social Work

As a Lecturer in Social Work you will undertake teaching and course co‑ordination while supporting the development and delivery of undergraduate, postgraduate, apprenticeship and professional programmes and other core activities ensuring students have an effective learning experience.

• Teach modules and courses at HE levels 4-7 across the suite of Social Work courses – Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Degree Apprenticeship. This includes curation, adaptation and creation of module teaching materials, delivering a variety of types of student learning sessions and supporting students as appropriate through informal and formal communication throughout teaching semesters.
• Contribute to curriculum development drawing on your professional experience within Social Work. Supporting with Social Work placements on BA and MA programme.
• Contribute to the Social Work Degree Apprenticeship Programme within specialist areas.

• Master’s degree in an appropriate subject or Honours Degree with appropriate professional qualification and/or membership.
• Current Social Work England Registration with post qualifying social work experience.
• A teaching qualification or acceptance of the requirement to acquire one if not already held.
• Practice Education qualification and experience would be advantageous (PEPS 2).
• PhD or active membership of an appropriate professional body would be advantageous.

You will have demonstrable experience of successful teaching at higher education levels 4-7 in Social Work with high standards of teaching, learning and student engagement consistent with our reputation and track record as a high‑quality provider of teaching and learning.

You will contribute to our BA and MA Social Work programmes with key responsibility to support practice placements. Previous experience of practice education/ practice learning and an understanding of developments in social work practice education would be advantageous.

You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to support the coordination and management of social work placements as well as contribute to teaching and administration duties.

You will have a strong commitment to continuing professional development and to inter‑professional social work perspectives.

Enthusiastic and self‑motivated, you will have experience supporting, enhancing and engaging in an ‘active learning’ pedagogy with evidence in proactively supporting student success.

Innovation and collaboration are key to our success, therefore the ability to work both independently and part of a wider team with the willingness to engage in flexible ways of working are key skills required for this role.

• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days.
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants.
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers.

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Associate

Full-time

Other and Education

Higher Education