Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Social Work- Maternity Cover

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered.  Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Maternity Cover - up to 12-month fixed term contract

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced social work professional to join our Social Work team as a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer. You will deliver teaching on our pre‑registration courses, supervise students, contribute to curriculum design, and support placements. You will work alongside a committed academic team to ensure high‑quality teaching and to develop scholarship in the field of social work.

You will have a strong background in social work practice and a passion for teaching and developing future practitioners. You will be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England, and have recent or current experience in statutory or voluntary sector social work practice.

You will bring a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges of contemporary social work and be committed to promoting anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory practice. Ideally, you will also have experience in delivering teaching or training in professional or academic settings.

As a member of our academic team, you will contribute to the design and delivery of high-quality teaching on our undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervise students on placement, and support their academic and professional development. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the department and wider university, as well as with external stakeholders and placement providers.

We are particularly interested in applicants with experience or expertise in mental health and/or practice education. Previous experience in a university context delivering social work courses would be advantageous to this role; however, we welcome applications from practitioners who may be new to higher education. Support and mentorship will be provided to help your transition into the team.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible. This role is 18.5 hours per week, preferably on a Wednesday to Friday for teaching commitments. 

Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis across the year but must purposefully align to the service being delivered and to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that most of your working time will be spent on campus.

How to apply

Start date for applications:                  18th September 2025
Closing date for applications:               17th October 2025
Interviews are to be held:                   Week commencing 3rd November 2025

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Erin King, Head of Social Work, 01227 923394 or erin.king@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05739.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received. 

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.