Course Leader - Acting for Stage and Screen

Performance Preparation Academy; Guildford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performing arts college in Guildford seeks a Course Leader for their BA Hons Acting for Stage and Screen degree. The role involves overseeing course delivery, managing staff, and actively teaching. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and management skills, ensuring alignment with the college's ethos and practices. This position offers a supportive environment and a competitive salary, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership and management roles in education.
• Ability to develop and administer assessments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee course delivery and ensure compliance with college policies.
• Organize assessments and manage course staff.
• Develop industry links beneficial to the college.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Teaching

Collaboration

Job description

Course Leader - Acting for Stage and Screen

Application deadline: 31 May 2025

Hours: 40 hours per week, academic contract

Salary: £38,000-£42,000 depending on experience

Holiday: 28 days including Bank Holidays

PPA is a Higher Education College in Guildford, Surrey, specializing in Performing Arts. Our BA Hons Acting for Stage and Screen degree is validated by De Montfort University, Leicester.

We pride ourselves on providing excellent teaching across all disciplines and fostering a supportive environment where every individual is valued.

The Role

The Course Leader will oversee the leadership, management, and delivery of the course, ensuring alignment with PPA's ethos, practices, and processes. Responsibilities include managing staff, developing modules, administering assessments, and maintaining industry links. The role involves collaborating with other Course Leaders and senior management, and actively teaching across all levels as scheduled.

Key Duties

1. Ensure adherence to college policies and procedures.
2. Oversee course delivery and documentation compliance.
3. Organize assessments and participate as assessor when appropriate.
4. Contribute to course design and development.
5. Manage course staff, contracts, and handbooks.
6. Conduct peer observations and maintain external industry relationships.
7. Perform administrative duties, including attending Programme Management Boards.
8. Develop external industry links beneficial to the college.
9. Actively teach across all levels as scheduled.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Industry

Performing Arts