Bank Music Lecturer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sefton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Liverpool College in Liverpool is seeking an engaging lecturer to plan, deliver and assess Level 2–3 music performance and production courses. You will use emerging technologies and industry knowledge to inspire learners across 16–18 and adult cohorts.

The role requires a degree in music performance/production and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Casual hours may apply, with responsibilities spanning teaching, assessment, and student support.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a music performance or production subject
• Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy, or willingness to complete it
• A recognised teaching qualification or vocational experience (nice to have)

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality lessons using a range of teaching and learning techniques
• Establish a purposeful learning environment, promote respect and challenge discriminatory behaviour, and ensure students follow College policies
• Set and mark work under College and School assessment policies, record work and assessment, and take part in internal and external assessment procedures
• Track students' progress and attendance using agreed College systems
• Keep knowledge of national developments in the subject area up to date each year and review own professional development needs
• Contribute to College and curriculum strategic objectives and the annual review
• Help design programmes and teaching approaches, and support the administration of teaching, learning and assessment, working with the Head of School
• Implement innovation in teaching, learning and assessment
• Communicate with parents, carers and students, including parents' evenings and open evenings
• Provide enrichment opportunities that enhance the student experience
• Work with colleagues to identify and address students' English and Maths skills development within the subject area

Skills

Music industry knowledge

Inspire learners

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in music performance/production

Level 2 literacy and numeracy

Job description

Bank lecturing post in the Digital, Media & Expressive Arts Academy at City of Liverpool College, offered on casual hours. The role centres on planning and teaching music performance and production courses from L2 to L3 UAL, with assessment and tracking of student progress. Learners include both 16-18 year olds and adults, and the work calls for current industry knowledge and the use of emerging technologies. A degree-level qualification in a music performance or production specialism is required.

What the job involves

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality lessons using a range of teaching and learning techniques
• Establish a purposeful learning environment, promote respect and challenge discriminatory behaviour, and ensure students follow College policies
• Set and mark work under College and School assessment policies, record work and assessment, and take part in internal and external assessment procedures
• Track students' progress and attendance using agreed College systems
• Keep knowledge of national developments in the subject area up to date each year and review own professional development needs
• Contribute to College and curriculum strategic objectives and the annual review
• Help design programmes and teaching approaches, and support the administration of teaching, learning and assessment, working with the Head of School
• Implement innovation in teaching, learning and assessment
• Communicate with parents, carers and students, including parents' evenings and open evenings
• Provide enrichment opportunities that enhance the student experience
• Work with colleagues to identify and address students' English and Maths skills development within the subject area

Qualifications

• Level 4 degree or equivalent in a music performance and production subject specialism
• Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy, or willingness to complete it

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of the music industries
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and self
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to work collaboratively with industry employers and colleagues

Other

• Engagement in continuing professional development

Nice to have

• A recognised teaching qualification or vocational experience
• Ability to embed innovation in the curriculum through emerging technologies
• Proven experience of curriculum planning, development and delivery in music performance and production
• Experience of assessing students' needs and planning curriculum for their benefit, including innovative learning
• Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes
• Knowledge or experience of T-Level provision
• Knowledge or experience of teaching in higher education