About the job
Interview date: 03 April 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Social Work team. We are specifically looking for someone who is a Practice Educator and experienced in working in children’s services. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the Social Work course, including teaching, assessments, placements and tutorials. You will teach students in person and online, work some Saturdays, you may undertake twilight teaching or marketing events and be involved in research and enterprise development.
Whilst remote working is available for this post the number of days per week will vary during each semester depending on the requirements of the post, this will be discussed in more detail at interview.
This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.
About you
The successful candidate will be an experienced practitioner in working with children, young people and families and in supporting and providing teaching to students either in practice and/or academic settings. They will need to demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development, good interpersonal skills and a high standard of oral and written communication. They will also need to evidence the ability to prepare teaching and assessment material using appropriate media including IT and be skilled in time management, the ability to work to deadlines and managing change. They will also need to evidence a commitment of inter-professional learning, an understanding of equality and diversity issues. The post will involve travel, for example travelling to placements.
Qualifications
Essential;
Degree qualification or equivalent in relevant subject
Master’s degree in relevant subject or a willingness to obtain one in an agreed timescale
Relevant professional qualification – Social Work and Practice Educator
Professional Recognition as HEA Fellow (D2) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timescale
Desirable;
Doctorate in relevant subject, completed or within 12 months of completion
Right to Work
All candidates will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process.
The University is open to considering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided that the eligibility criteria of the points-based immigration system are met.
Equality
We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.
For more details, visit: Equality and Diversity at UON
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