Deputy Head of Music Education & Curriculum Innovation

Teaching Vacancies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Staff pension schemes

Job summary

Leeds Conservatoire is seeking an exceptional academic leader to join our senior leadership team as Deputy Head of School of Music. You will influence strategic direction across Classical Music, Jazz, Composition, Film, TV & Games Music, and Music Education, while expanding our academic offer.

As part of the senior leadership, you will drive curriculum innovation, oversee programme development, ensure high academic standards, and inspire the next generation of performers and educators in a

Qualifications

• Significant experience in higher education, conservatoire education or related setting.
• Strong understanding of music performance, composition, production and/or music education.
• Experience of curriculum design, validation and programme development.
• Track record leading academic teams and managing change.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and regulatory requirements in higher education.
• Commitment to inclusive education, student success and educational excellence.
• Vision and creativity to develop opportunities responding to evolving music and education sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic leadership and development of the School of Music.
• Lead curriculum innovation and enhancement across disciplines.
• Develop new academic provision, including Music Education.
• Design and develop new programmes and modules to meet sector and student demand.
• Ensure high standards of academic quality, student outcomes and educational experience.
• Lead and develop academic teams through effective leadership and collaboration.
• Build relationships with schools, industry partners and the wider education sector.
• Contribute to student recruitment, external engagement and institutional initiatives.

Skills

Higher education leadership

Curriculum design

Quality assurance

Strategic leadership

Music education knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Leeds Conservatoire is seeking an exceptional academic leader to join our senior leadership team as Deputy Head of School of Music. You will influence strategic direction across Classical Music, Jazz, Composition, Film, TV & Games Music, and Music Education, while expanding our academic offer.

As part of the senior leadership, you will drive curriculum innovation, oversee programme development, ensure high academic standards, and inspire the next generation of performers and educators in a