Deputy Head, School of Music - Curriculum Innovator

Leeds Conservatoire; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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

As Deputy Head, you will lead curriculum development, quality assurance and partnerships with schools and industry to grow provision, including Music Education, while guiding academic teams to deliver outstanding student

Qualifications

• Significant experience within higher education, conservatoire education or a related educational setting.
• A strong understanding of music performance, composition, production and/or music education.
• Experience of curriculum design, validation and programme development.
• A track record of leading academic teams and managing change.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and regulatory requirements within higher education.
• A commitment to inclusive education, student success and educational excellence.
• The vision and creativity to develop new opportunities that respond to the evolving music and education sectors.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the strategic leadership and development of the School of Music.
• Leading curriculum innovation and enhancement across multiple disciplines.
• Playing a key role in the development of new academic provision, including Music Education.
• Designing and developing new programmes and modules in response to sector and student demand.
• Ensuring high standards of academic quality, student outcomes and educational experience.
• Supporting and developing academic teams through effective leadership and collaboration.
• Building relationships with schools, industry partners, professional bodies and the wider education sector.
• Contributing to student recruitment, external engagement and institutional initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Higher education

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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

As Deputy Head, you will lead curriculum development, quality assurance and partnerships with schools and industry to grow provision, including Music Education, while guiding academic teams to deliver outstanding student