Deputy Course Leader - Popular Music Performance

BIMM Institute; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading creative arts institution is seeking a Deputy Course Leader for its Popular Music Performance Courses. In this part-time role, you will support the Course Leader and ensure high-quality education for students. The ideal candidate will have extensive music industry experience and expertise in curriculum development, alongside proven leadership skills. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on inclusivity and student engagement.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year (FTE)

SMART pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and managing a team to deliver high-quality education.
• Experience in developing initiatives to enhance student engagement.
• Ability to use and present data to improve course performance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Course Leader in delivering an outstanding student learning experience.
• Plan and deliver optimal teaching schedules and assessments.
• Ensure equal access and opportunities for all students.

Skills

Extensive Music Industry experience

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Team leadership and management

Expertise in curriculum and teaching development

Education

Degree or equivalent higher education qualification

Teaching qualification relevant to higher education

Job description

Overview

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

About the role: As Deputy Course Leader you will provide exceptional leadership and support in our Popular Music Performance Courses. You’ll work closely with the Course Leader to ensure that our students receive the highest quality education and support, placing them at the heart of our curriculum and teaching practices. This role is integral to maintaining the quality and standards of our programs, ensuring excellent student recruitment, and promoting equality of access and participation. This is a part-time role based on working 11.25 hours per week (0.3).

Responsibilities

• Support the Course Leader in delivering an outstanding student learning experience.
• Plan and deliver optimal teaching schedules and assessments, offering academic and pastoral support.
• Ensure equal access and opportunities for all students, closing the awarding gap for underrepresented groups.
• Maintain curriculum quality and implement enhancement plans.
• Engage in professional development and scholarly activities.
• Lead, manage, and develop teaching staff through effective recruitment and ongoing development.
• Contribute to the teaching of the course.
• Address staff and student discipline issues, including complaints and academic integrity.
• Collaborate with professional services for efficient timetabling and campus space use.
• Promote student voice and well-being, serving as the escalation point for student success concerns.
• Participate in processes to enhance the university's academic character.
• Contribute to curriculum development and enhancement.
• Manage data collection, monitoring, and reporting on key activities like attendance, pass/fail rates, and student feedback.
• Deliver lectures, practical workshops, and tutorials in popular music performance as part of course teaching.

Qualifications

• Extensive Music Industry experience.
• A degree or equivalent higher education qualification.
• A teaching qualification relevant to higher education or a willingness to achieve this within two years.
• Experience of cohort management and course administrative skills.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a team to deliver high-quality education and outstanding student outcomes.
• Experience in developing initiatives to enhance student engagement and action plans based on student feedback.
• Expertise in curriculum and teaching development, understanding quality and standards in higher education and creative arts.
• A track record of improving teaching quality and successful student outcomes.
• Experience in implementing institutional policies and processes at the course level.
• Ability to use and present data to improve course performance and student outcomes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation. We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our 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.