Lecturer in Social Work

About this role

At the University of Chichester, we pride ourselves on the quality of our social work programmes. We have a well-established qualifying and CPD provision founded on excellent relationships with employers. A proven commitment to providing a supportive environment for students characterises this university and is reflected in the ethos of our social work department. The successful candidate will be required to undertake duties including a coordinating role in support of student recruitment and support programme management responsibilities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic social work academic who will assume teaching responsibilities for our social work courses and contribute to a culture of innovation, creativity and professional integrity.

About you

You will be a registered Social Worker with a demonstrable ability to foster creative approaches to teaching and learning. You will also have exceptional interpersonal skills which will support you in the development of strong partnerships with students, employers and experts by experience. The appointed postholder will have a sound understanding of social work practice and a passion for teaching. 

Your teaching will be informed by a combination of practical experience and/or research to support high quality learning and teaching, experience of using Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs), and the use of technologies to enhance the learning, assessment of and feedback to students on professional programmes.

About the team

You will work as part of the team to strengthen the distinctiveness of the University’s student experience as high-quality, personalised, accessible and aspirational. You’ll need to demonstrate an ability to work effectively and positively within a small academic team, excellent teaching methods with the ability to develop a variety of approaches to learning and teaching that is student-centred, inclusive and flexible. A top 25 UK University who prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience.

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• Defined Benefit pension scheme via our provider the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Your own monthly contributions are enhanced with employer contributions and a substantial automatic lump sum life cover scheme enhancement.
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance of 35 days pro rata with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.

This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, which will be undertaken by the University on appointment.

Enquiries are welcomed by Chris Smethurst, Co-Director Institute of Education and Social Sciences  C.Smethurst@chi.ac.uk

• Closing Date: 13 July 2025
• Interview Date: 21 July 2025              

Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you have considered and can demonstrate your right to work in the UK.

This role is unlikely to meet the minimum standard required for skilled worker visa sponsorship. Rules around salary requirement are complex and we appreciate there may be many other routes for consideration. Information and guidance regarding visas and Right to Work evidence is available from the Government website https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

If you require any support with completing your application or further information on Right to Work please contact the recruitment team; staffrecruitment@chi.ac.uk

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.

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