Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Social Work)

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Social Work to contribute to innovative teaching across several programmes. Ideal candidates will possess significant statutory social work experience and have a passion for educating the next generation of social workers, alongside strong teamwork skills.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Mentoring programmes

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in statutory social work.
• Passionate about social work education and student engagement.
• Strong grounding in social work practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach across BA Social Work and Degree Apprenticeship programmes.
• Curriculum development, teaching, and assessment.
• Provide academic tutoring to social work students.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of contemporary social work practice

Strong team-working skills

Education

Registration with Social Work England

Experience of teaching at higher education level in social work

Job description

The Department of Social Care and Social Work is a successful academic community of students and staff committed to delivering high-quality teaching, an excellent student experience, and impactful research. We currently deliver courses to over 800 students and have ambitious plans for growth. Our teaching is highly innovative, and we are recognised both locally and regionally as leaders in Degree Apprenticeships—where we are award-winning. We are also renowned for the quality of our national delivery, which includes three Step Up to Social Work regional partnerships. All of our Social Work programmes have been approved with no conditions by Social Work England.

The Department has a strong track record of securing research council funding and maintains a growing portfolio of projects. Much of this research focuses on learning disabilities and autism, health inequalities, mental health, and child protection.

The Role

We are seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Social Work (Full-time) to teach across our range of programmes, primarily the BA Social Work and Social Work Degree Apprenticeship, as well as postgraduate programmes in Social Work. The role includes curriculum development, teaching and assessment, and providing academic tutoring to social work students.

You will be a passionate academic with a strong grounding in social work practice, committed to maintaining professional standards and delivering an outstanding student experience. The role also requires strategic thinking to support the development of departmental strategy, narrative, and pedagogy. You will work closely with Department, Programme, and Module Leaders and respond to developments from professional, statutory, and regulatory bodies (PSRBs).

The Candidate

We are looking for candidates who ideally have a minimum of five years' experience in statutory social work (either children and families or adult services).

You will have:

• In-depth knowledge of contemporary social work practice
• Ideally, experience of teaching at higher education level in social work
• Registration with Social Work England
• Strong team-working skills, with the ability to inspire and engage student and staff communities through collaboration, co-creation, and contribution

Application & Assessment

To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter outlining how your experience, profile, and aspirations make you an ideal candidate for this role.

Interviews will be held on 7th July and will include a presentation.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Jenny Fisher at: [e-mail]

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.