Curriculum Leader, Music

South Essex College of Further & Higher Education; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Essex is seeking a Curriculum Leader of Music for its Thurrock campus. This role involves leading the Music curriculum, managing staff performance, and ensuring all learners meet their expected outcomes. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in Music and a relevant degree. The role offers generous benefits including 40 days of holiday and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

40 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

College contribution to Teachers Pension

Continued Professional Development

Free breakfast at most campuses

Free parking

Subsidised eye tests and health contributions

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience within the Music subject area.
• In-depth knowledge of current industry practice.
• Understanding of current Government and national priorities for FE.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of the Music curriculum across the college.
• Manage the performance of staff and ensure high‑quality delivery.
• Ensure all learners meet or exceed their predicted outcomes.
• Act as a role model with an outstanding teaching record.
• Manage student experience and welfare.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Innovative teaching methods

Student welfare management

Performance management

Education

Degree in a relevant Music specialism

Teaching qualification

Job description

Curriculum Leader of Music

South Essex College is seeking a Curriculum Leader of Music for our Thurrock campus. The role focuses on operational management, curriculum development, and performance for teaching, learning and assessment, working closely with the Head of School and Deputy to enhance the curriculum and provide an enriched learner experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of the Music curriculum across the college.
• Manage the performance of staff and ensure high‑quality delivery with innovative teaching, learning and assessment.
• Ensure all learners meet or exceed their predicted outcomes.
• Act as a role model with an outstanding teaching record within the Music specialism.
• Manage student experience, progress and welfare within the curriculum area.
• Provide effective planning and delivery of assessments and support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification and at least five years’ experience within the Music subject area.
• Degree in a relevant Music specialism.
• In‑depth knowledge of current industry practice.
• Understanding of current Government and national priorities for FE and the skills needed by learners.

Benefits

• 40 days holiday (plus bank holidays and college closure days)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 28.68% college contribution to Teachers Pension
• Continued Professional Development
• Free breakfast at most term‑time campuses
• Free parking (after obtaining a parking permit)
• Subsidised eye tests, flu injection contribution, gym access, cycle‑to‑work schemes, RAC discounts and more (depending on campus)