Lecturer - Social Work

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Perth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI Perth) invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in Social Work. Based in Perth, Scotland, the role delivers Health, Wellbeing and Social Services teaching across multiple levels, with PVG clearance required and a Practice Learning award essential.

Post-qualification experience in social work placements and knowledge of SiSWE are desirable. The post is 2 x 17.5 hours per week, permanent, with salary £43,402 - £52,247 per annum, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Deliver and demonstrate all aspects of Health, Wellbeing and Social Services in teaching environments.
• Hold a Practice Learning award, with post-qualifying experience of working with social work students on placement.
• Experience with Standards of Social Work Education (SiSWE) and willingness to work towards a teaching qualification (TQFE) or similar.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching in Health, Wellbeing and Social Services from HNC to Postgraduate level.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and assess modules and learning activities.
• Demonstrate clear communication, teamwork, planning and self-motivation.

Job description

Lecturer - Social Work

Location: Perth, Scotland

Salary: £43,402 - £52,247 per annum, pro rata

Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Lecturer –Social Work Part Time, Permanent 2 x 17.5 Hours per week Salary: £43,402 - £52,247 per annum, pro rata

UHI Perth is one of Scotland’s leading colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a large partner in Scotland’s newest University, the University of the Highlands and Islands.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who will be able to deliver and demonstrate all aspects of Health, Wellbeing and Social Services in a range of teaching environments. Your skills should be current, and professional practice experience is essential. You should hold a Practice Learning award, with post qualifying experience of working with social work students on placement and experience of working with and applying Standards of Social Work Education (SiSWE).

You will deliver teaching in all aspects of Health, Wellbeing and Social Services from HNC Social Services (SCQF Level 7), BA Health and Social Studies (levels 7-10) to Postgraduate level. Ideally the successful applicant should have knowledge of specialisms in social work; professional practice, child protection, and adult protection. Previous teaching experience is desirable and a teaching qualification (TQFE) or similar would be advantageous; or a willingness to work towards this qualification. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will currently be working within or have experience of working with Further and/or Higher Education institutions; being able to provide specialist knowledge to contextualise the learning and teaching.

You must have clear and confident communication skills, the ability to relate well to others and work as part of a team, good planning and organisational skills and demonstrate initiative and self-motivation.

Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 29 September 2026

Interviews to be held: Friday 09 October 2026

This post undertakes regulated work with children, and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check is required. A check will be made against the list of those barred from working with children.

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