Senior Lecturer in Mental Health and Wellbeing
Overview
University College Birmingham is hiring a permanent, full-time Senior Lecturer in Mental Health and Wellbeing within the Department of Social Work and Health Care Apprenticeships. The successful candidate will help shape the growth of the mental health and wellbeing provision by leading the curriculum, promoting innovative teaching methods, and establishing relationships with placement providers. Responsibilities include designing and leading inclusive instruction, supporting students academically, contributing to programme leadership, and monitoring student progression and achievement.
Who can apply
Applicants must hold a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health and Wellbeing or a closely related discipline such as social care, social work, or social science. Candidates should bring prior experience in leading learning, teaching, and assessment within the field, along with current knowledge of practice and policy developments. All applicants are required to demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding principles and the PREVENT agenda in further and higher education, and must undergo an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service before starting.
What you get
The position offers an annual salary ranging from £45,641 to £57,666 on Salary Grade AC3. Additional benefits include 38 days of paid annual leave per year, 12 bank holidays and concessionary days, and employer contributions of 28.6% to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Staff members also receive subsidised private healthcare through Aviva with a digital GP service, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and wellbeing support, annual health MOTs with a registered nurse, professional qualification sponsorship, salary sacrifice schemes for technology and cycles, and free on-site gym membership.
Requirements
Applicants must submit an application by the closing date and be prepared to participate in interviews if shortlisted. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the demonstration of knowledge regarding safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 8 November 2026. Interviews for the position are scheduled to take place on 25 November 2026.