Lecturer - Social Work (UHI Perth)

UHI; Perth; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 99,000; Part time

Job summary

UHI Perth is seeking a Lecturer in Social Work to deliver across Health, Wellbeing and Social Services from HNC through Postgraduate levels. This 2 x 17.5 hour per week, permanent role requires current professional practice and an appropriate teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.

The successful candidate will hold a Practice Learning award, have post-qualifying social work experience, and be familiar with SiSWE.

Qualifications

• Practice Learning award and post-qualifying social work experience.
• Experience with Standards of Social Work Education (SiSWE).
• Willingness to teach across multiple levels and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching across HNC to Postgraduate levels in Health and Social Care.
• Provide specialist knowledge on social work, child/adult protection.
• Contribute to course development and assessment, with SiSWE alignment.
• Maintain PVG clearance and work collaboratively with the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Planning & organisational skills

Initiative & self-motivation

Education

TQFE or willingness to work towards

Experience in teaching or higher education

Job description

Location Perth, Scotland Salary £43,402 - £52,247 per annum, pro rata Application Deadline Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Job Summary

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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