Course Leader - Popular Music Performance

Description

Course Leader – Popular Music Performance

Location: Bristol

Salary: £39,000 – £50,440

Our client is more than just an educational institution – they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

As Course Leader – Popular Music Performance, you’ll play a key role in ensuring students remain at the heart of our client’s curriculum and teaching practices.

This is a multifaceted position, where you’ll lead within your specialist area while also working closely with the Head of School to support and enhance student outcomes.

What You'll Do:

Providing excellent leadership in curriculum and teaching delivery, ensuring students receive an outstanding learning experience.Informing students and faculty of assessment requirements, regulations, and policies related to academic integrity.Optimising taught classes and assessment periods for the student experience, offering both academic and pastoral support.Ensuring equal access, participation, and opportunities for success for all students, including underrepresented groups.Assuring the quality of curriculum delivery, implementing enhancement plans, and sharing best practices.Contributing to curriculum development and acting as a Course Convenor when required.Leading digital innovation for the course and integrating our client’s Hybrid Campus Framework.Supporting tutor recruitment and performance management, along with academic course administration.Engaging in professional development activities to enhance your practice continuously.Leading, managing, and developing teaching staff to ensure teaching excellence and ongoing professional development.Participating in University processes and governance platforms to enhance the academic character of the institution.

What You'll Bring:

Extensive experience in the relevant area of the creative industries.A Degree or equivalent Higher Education qualification.A Teaching qualification relevant to Higher Education or a willingness to achieve one.Experience in leading and managing a team to deliver outstanding student outcomes.Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.Ability to use data to improve course performance and student outcomes.Professional performance experience relevant to contemporary music education (e.g. bass, drums, guitar, keys or vocals).

Why Our Client?

They are a values-led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do:

Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

25 days holiday per year (FTE)SMART pensionA comprehensive benefits package

They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.

They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.

How To Apply

Interested in this opportunity, click apply and you will be redirected to our client’s careers website to complete your application.

Ad ID: 5417713566