Senior Lecturer in Social Work (Apprenticeship Route)

Job Title: Senior Lecturer in Social Work (Apprenticeship Route)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £44,746 - £56,535 per annum - AC3

Job type: Permanent, Full time

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

The Role:

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

You will be an engaging and innovative educator, qualified to Postgraduate Diploma or Masters level and registered with Social Work England.

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 be involved in designing and leading 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.

You will have experience of teaching in Higher Education and leading social approved work programmes. 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. We welcome applications from candidates with a background in adults and/or mental health social work.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent /Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions
    • Teachers' Pension Scheme - 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, technology home and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

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.

Closing Date - Sunday 3rd May 2026.

Interview Date - Friday 15th May 2026.

Please click APPLY to be emailed a link to the role on our Careers site, where you need to complete our application form in order to be considered.

Candidates with experience of: Lecturer, Social Work Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, University Lecturer, HNC/D Lecturer, College Lecturer, Senior Academic Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher will also be considered for this role.