Senior Lecturer in Social Work

We are looking for a passionate and student-focused Senior Lecturer in Social Work to join our new and growing team at University College Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our Social Work programmes and wider Social Work department. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of building something from the ground up. You will be involved in designing and delivering engaging, inclusive teaching that applies theory to real-world social work practice. You will also support students/apprentices through their learning journey, helping them to build confidence and professional practice skills.  

As a senior member of the team, you will work closely with colleagues to develop the curriculum, lead innovation in teaching and learning, and support our strong relationships with placement providers and employers. We welcome creative ideas—particularly those that make the most of digital tools and bring learning to life in ways that reflect the realities of contemporary social work practice. 

You will have experience of teaching in Higher Education and working with Social Work England’s Professional Standards. You will also understand the needs of diverse learners and be committed to widening participation. Most importantly, you will care about making a difference—for your learners and for the social work profession. 

Should you wish to discuss the role further, please contact: Dr Gemma Hunt, Head of Department – Social Work, G.hunt@ucb.ac.uk 

Closing date: Thursday 8^th May 2025 at midday.

Interview date: Friday 23^rd May 2025.

Benefits: 

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days’ paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions – 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free on-site gym membership

Closing Date: Thursday 8^th May 2025 at midday.

How to apply: Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application pack.

Standard Information: UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5^th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.  

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. 

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. 

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