Principal Curriculum Lead (Practice Education) bei Frontline
Frontline · London, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in London
Location: Hybrid, 2 days a week expected in our London Office. Those living outside the M25 can opt to not receive London Office Allowance and agree a more flexible office attendance pattern at offer stage.
You will be working within the curriculum team which sits within the Chief Social Worker directorate. The Curriculum Team oversees the design and development of Frontline’s programmes, including the Approach Social Work three-year master’s programme and our in-house practice education training known as the Consultant Social Worker (CSW) programme.
You will be working within the curriculum team which sits within the Chief Social Worker directorate. The Curriculum Team oversees the design and development of Frontline’s programmes, including the Approach Social Work three-year master’s programme and our in-house practice education training known as the Consultant Social Worker (CSW) programme.
The Curriculum Team is responsible for delivering teaching and learning to participants, designing and delivering assessment, marking, moderation and ensuring that robust quality assurance processes are in place. The Curriculum Team works very closely with a variety of teams including, but not limited to Delivery, Programme Management, Academic Registry, Partnerships and university partners.
The Principal Curriculum Lead for Practice Education and Social Worker Development will be responsible for Practice Education and social worker development, providing 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.
The Principal Curriculum Lead for Practice Education and Social Worker Development will be responsible for Practice Education and social worker development, providing 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.
The postholder will ensure that programmes are innovative, supportive, and of high academic and professional quality, meeting the Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS 1 & 2) and sector expectations for excellence in social work education. They 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.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic and academic leadership
- Provide vision and leadership for our Practice Education provision, ensuring programmes reflect professional standards, innovation, and best practice.
- Lead curriculum design and enhancement to maintain academic rigor, coherence, and alignment with PEPS 1 and 2 and Social Work England requirements.
- Develop and implement strategies that promote high-quality, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences.
- Ensure programme delivery meets internal and external quality assurance expectations.
- Lead programme participant support and development, design and implementation strategies.
Teaching and learning
- Lead and teach across the CSW practice education programme and Master’s Dissertation module, embedding innovative and research-informed pedagogy and contribute to teaching and assessment across other programmes.
- Provide formative and summative assessment, supervision, and feedback that promote reflective and critical learning.
- Integrate theory, research, and professional practice to ensure participant learning is applied and evidence-based.
Programme and team management
- Lead a team of academic and practice educators, ensuring consistent standards of teaching, assessment, and participant support including workload allocation and planning.
Quality assurance and enhancement
- Monitor programme performance, assessment outcomes, and participant feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Contribute to validation, revalidation, and review processes to maintain programme and academic integrity and compliance inline with statutory and university guidelines.
Partnerships and External Engagement
- Engage with external stakeholders to ensure the programme remains responsive to professional and workforce needs.
Research, scholarship, and continuing professional development
- Maintain current knowledge of social work education, pedagogy, and practice through research and scholarship.
- Engage in continuous professional development and model reflective, evidence-informed practice.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Experience and Knowledge
- Master’s degree in Social Work or a related discipline
- Registration as a Social Worker with Social Work England
- Substantial experience in social work practice and higher education teaching
- Proven excellence in curriculum design, training and assessment at a postgraduate level
- In-depth knowledge of Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS 1 & 2).
- Knowledge of quality assurance, assessment regulations, and academic standards in higher education.
- PEPs 2 qualified (desirable)
- Experience of people management, and managing programmes, or coordinating academic delivery (desirable)
- Evidence of continuous professional development and scholarly engagement in social work education (desirable)
- Record of applied research or publications in social work or practice education (desirable)
Characteristics and Skills
- Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and support colleagues
- Excellent understanding of social work values, ethics, and professional practice frameworks, including strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and sectors
- Skilled in fostering positive student experiences through supportive and engaging teaching
- Evidence of reflective practice and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Capacity to influence and engage effectively with professional, academic, and practice communities
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities effectively
- Commitment to Frontline’s culture of Freedom and Responsibility.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive pension employer contribution
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + office closes from 25 Dec to 1 Jan
- Buy up to five days annual leave a year
- Interest free loan for season ticket
- Personal coaching and mentoring
- Cycle loan scheme
- Deposit loan scheme
- Volunteering days
- Employee assistance programme
- Life Assurance Scheme (x3 salary)
