Job Description
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Lecturer –Social Work
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Part Time, Permanent
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2 x 17.5 Hours per week
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Salary: £43,402 – £52,247 per annum, pro rata
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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.
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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
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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).
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You will deliver teaching in all aspects of Health, Wellbeing and Social Services from
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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.
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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.
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Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 29 September 2026
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Interviews to be held: Friday 09 October 2026
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For more information and to submit your application for this post, click on ‘Apply’ and complete the on-screen form.
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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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