Lecturer Practitioner in Social Work

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two Lecturer Practitioners in Social Work to join their dynamic team in Peterborough. This part-time role focuses on delivering high-quality education in social work, supporting students and practitioners alike. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the university offers a supportive environment for professional development and flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in social work practice, a relevant degree, and a passion for teaching. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the growth of future social workers in a vibrant academic setting.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension schemes

Training opportunities

Travel schemes

Relocation packages

Qualifications

• Must have a Degree and current Social Work England registration.
• Experience in statutory adult social work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practice-focused social work education programs.
• Support students on placements and social workers through ASYE.

Skills

Social Work Practice

Teaching Skills

Statutory Adult Social Work

Practice Education

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

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Lecturer Practitioner in Social Work, Peterborough

Client:

ARU

Location:

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Lecturer Practitioner in Social Work

Job Category: Teaching, Research & Scholarship

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Part time

Salary From: £37,000 p.a. pro rata

Salary To: £43,000 p.a. pro rata

Location: Peterborough

Faculty/Prof Service: ARU Peterborough

Closing Date: 04/11/2025

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial education and research. It holds a Gold award for the quality of its education through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical, and creative fields, delivering impactful research that addresses pressing issues and benefits communities. Recognized for academic excellence by UK higher education funding bodies, with 16 research areas assessed as world leading, ARU is the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health, and Social Care students in the East of England and among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeships.

ARU Peterborough opened in September 202X in partnership with local authorities, providing transformational and inclusive higher education for the city and region.

About the role:

ARU excels in social work education, ranked 5th in the UK by the Guardian league table. The university offers programs including BA (Hons) Social Work, MA Social Work, and PGCert Practice Educator (Social Work). Due to departmental growth and program expansion, we seek two Lecturer Practitioners (full or fractional) to join our social work team.

Applicants must have a Degree, current Social Work England registration, and recent practice experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in statutory adult social work and/or practice education, supporting students on placements or social workers through their ASYE.

This role is practice-focused, with no research requirements. Candidates are encouraged to maintain their practice skills and discuss fractional posts for concurrent practice roles.

ARU promotes diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We support flexible working and have received an Athena SWAN Silver award.

Benefits include generous holiday entitlement, pension schemes, training opportunities, travel schemes, and relocation packages. All employees must have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early upon receiving sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes:

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for key requirements. Demonstrate how your skills match the criteria when applying.