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Associate Lecturer Social Work/ or Child Psychology /Social Care

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Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Department of Mental Health and Social Work offer an exciting opportunity for an Associate Lecturer Social Care/Child Psychology, 0.6 fte - 16 months fixed term, at Middlesex University delivering the: Step Up to Social Work Programme in partnership with North London local authority partners.

We are seeking to appoint an Associate Lecturer, Social Care/Child Psychology, who will be part of the ‘Step Up to Social Work’ programme, where Middlesex University is the academic teaching delivery partner with the ‘North London Step Up Regional Partnership’ led by Islington Council. This exciting post-qualifying social work programme is funded by the Department for Education and delivered by North London local authorities in partnership with the Department of Mental Health and Social Work at Middlesex University, London Campus. 

The successful candidate will have a background in UK Social Work, care/or child psychology education study and practice. Applicants are required to hold academic qualifications at the Postgraduate Diploma/Master's level or above. Applicants should be able to work collaboratively and have the ability to deliver high-quality teaching and facilitation of learning within a HEI environment. 

If you wish to discuss the posts in further detail, please contact: Diane Apeah-Kubi, Director of Programmes d.apeah-kubi@mdx.ac.uk or Professor Lucille Allain, Head of Department L.M.Allain@mdx.ac.uk

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service certificate. You are therefore required to disclose details of any criminal record. ALL criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, even if they would otherwise be regarded as spent under this Act must be disclosed, as well as any other information that may have a bearing on your suitability for the post, including pending prosecutions.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

The University will apply for a DBS certificate before your appointment is confirmed.

Middlesex is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, women, and gender non-conforming individuals. All recruitment decisions will be based on merit.

We value diversity and strive to create a fairer, more equitable work environment for our staff and students.

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff diversity networks, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

Middlesex is home to a diverse community of professionals. We are a bronze award holder of the Athena Swan Charter and the Race Equality Charter, a Stonewall Top 100 employer and Gold award holder in 2023, and a Disability Confident Leader. 

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Job Details

Faculty/Executive
Faculty of Health, Social Care & Education

Company
Middlesex University

Location
Hendon

Starting Salary
£37,357 to £42,653 per annum pro rata

Grade
Grade 6

Contract Type
Fixed Term - 16 months

Hours per Week
21.3

Date Posted
Wednesday 12 November 2025

Closing Date
Thursday 27 November 2025

Interview Date
Tuesday 09 December 2025

Reference
HED518

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