Join Yeovil College as Programme Lead for our expanding Social Work provision, including our newly launched BSc (Hons) Social Work Degree. We’re seeking an experienced and engaging professional to help shape an ambitious programme, inspire future social workers, and create outstanding opportunities for students on a full-time or substantial part-time basis. Bring your expertise and passion to a role where you can make a lasting impact — apply today and be part of our exciting journey. 

In this key role, you’ll play a central part in delivering an outstanding Social Work programme, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, and assessment are maintained in partnership with our university partner. Working closely with the course link tutor, you’ll support curriculum development, quality assurance, and programme enhancement, while inspiring students through teaching, assessment, tutoring, and practice reviews. With dedicated remission hours and full support to gain a teaching qualification if required, you’ll have the opportunity to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Join Yeovil College at an exciting time of growth and help shape the future of social work education. 

What we're looking for: 

• Current SWE Registered Social Worker with a commitment to maintaining registration  
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification practice experience, ideally in Adult Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Misuse, or Adult Social Care  
• Social Work degree qualification and a teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards 
• Passion for teaching, learning, and developing future social work professionals  
• Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage workloads effectively  
• Commitment to research, continuous improvement, and maintaining high professional standards  
• Resilient, adaptable, and confident in supporting learners and managing challenges  
• Ability to inspire learners and deliver an outstanding student experience 

What we offer: 

• Actual Salary: £39,917 up to £45,539 FTE 
• Full -time position, 37 hours per week, all year round or substantial part time 
• 35 days holiday FTE (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays) 
• Generous pension scheme of 28.68% employer contributions  
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers 
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth 
•  Employee assistance programme 
• Free onsite gym 
• Subsidised catering facilities 
• Cycle to work 
• Access to free staff parking 

Don't miss out!  

Join Yeovil College and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated team! 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible! 

Safeguarding Statement 

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. 

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.  

Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf.  Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DB37S website. 

DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates’ suitability to work with children and young adults.