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HE Social Work Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 193093
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 6 November 2026
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Education Details

Social Work Higher Education fe college
Levels: HEDegree

Job Description

HE Social Work Lecturer

Temporary | Contract

Are you an experienced social work professional looking to shape the next generation of practitioners?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider to teach on higher education social work provision, delivering sessions that connect academic theory with the realities of practice.

You'll plan and deliver engaging teaching, assess and give feedback on learners' work, and support students through their studies so they progress with confidence into the profession.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and delivering teaching sessions on higher education social work programmes.
  • Developing course materials and resources that support learning.
  • Assessing student work and providing clear, constructive feedback.
  • Monitoring learner progress and setting targets for improvement.
  • Supporting students pastorally and academically throughout their studies.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A relevant degree in social work
  • Professional experience in social work practice
  • The ability to motivate and support learners to achieve

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
  • Previous experience of teaching, training or assessing in a further or higher education setting

If you're ready to pass your practice experience on to the next generation of social workers, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Heidi Stevens

Heidi Stevens

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Relevant degree in social work
  • Professional experience in social work practice
  • Ability to motivate and support learners

Skills & Qualifications

Teaching and trainingSocial work practiceAssessment and feedbackCurriculum developmentPastoral supportHigher education teaching

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