Location
Hybrid, with an expectation of 2 days a week in our London office. Those living outside the M25 may opt out of the London Office Allowance and agree a more flexible office attendance pattern at the offer stage.

Hours
Full time (hours not explicitly stated)

Salary
£59,087.34 (£63,219.29 inclusive of London Office Allowance) plus competitive pension

About the Role
You will be part of the Curriculum Team within the Chief Social Worker directorate, overseeing the design and development of Frontline’s programmes, including the Approach Social Work three-year master’s programme and the in-house Consultant Social Worker (CSW) practice education training. The team is responsible for delivering teaching and learning, designing and delivering assessment, marking, moderation, and ensuring robust quality assurance processes. The Curriculum Team collaborates closely with Delivery, Programme Management, Academic Registry, Partnerships, and university partners.

As Principal Curriculum Lead for Practice Education and Social Worker Development, you will provide strategic leadership and academic direction for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Practice Education CSW Programme and other training for students and qualified social workers. You will ensure programmes are innovative, supportive, and of high academic and professional quality, meeting Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS 1 & 2) and sector expectations for excellence in social work education.

You will lead a team of academic and practice staff, maintain oversight of quality assurance and participant experience, and strengthen links between theory, practice, and research.

Please note this role will close on Monday 10 November at 9am and is ineligible for sponsorship; all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Experience
Substantial experience in social work practice and higher education teaching. Proven leadership and management skills within social work education or related fields.

About you
You are a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England (SWE) and hold a master’s degree in social work or a related discipline. You have an excellent understanding of social work values, ethics, and professional practice frameworks, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice. You are well organized, detail-focused, and able to use your initiative effectively. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships are essential. You are willing to learn and thrive in a fast-moving culture.

We strongly encourage applicants from racialised minority backgrounds and welcome applicants with disabilities, as we are committed to increasing diversity and are a disability confident employer.

Qualifications
Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England (SWE) and a master’s degree in social work or a related discipline.