Lecturer in Event Production - Lighting (Teaching)

Nottingham Trent University; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30-35 days annual leave

Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings

Bonus for exceptional performance

Health and wellbeing services

Job summary

Nottingham Trent University is seeking a Teaching-Focused Lecturer in Event Production - Lighting to deliver high-quality teaching and learning activities. You will contribute to module delivery, course content and ensure an engaging and inclusive student experience, while supporting recruitment events and pastoral care.

You will work with course leadership to organise resources and contribute to curriculum design, using a range of digital tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent professional experience and/or teaching qualifications.
• Strong communication skills and ability to deliver engaging teaching.
• Experience in higher education teaching or higher education environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning activities within the school.
• Contribute to module delivery and course content to ensure an engaging and inclusive student experience.
• Support student recruitment events, departmental meetings, and pastoral support to students.
• Organise teaching resources with course leadership and contribute to curriculum design and enhancements.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student support

Digital learning tools

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Teaching qualification

Job description

Build a Rewarding Career.

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Lecturer in Event Production - Lighting (Teaching)

£39,984 - £43,671 per annum (pro rata)

Permanent/Part time- 29.6 hours per week

About the Role

The core purpose of a Teaching-Focused Lecturer is to make a significant contribution to student success through the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning activities within the school.

As a key member of the course team, you will contribute to the delivery of modules and course content, helping to ensure students receive an engaging, inclusive and supportive learning experience. You will also support a range of departmental activities, including student recruitment events, departmental meetings and the provision of pastoral support to students.

Working closely with course leadership teams, you will help organise teaching resources effectively and play an active role in implementing enhancements to curriculum design and maintaining the school’s high academic standards and excellent student experience and outcomes.

You will bring strong subject knowledge, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and confidence in using a range of digital technologies to support learning and teaching. You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively and will contribute positively to teaching-related activities across the school.

Above all, you will be passionate about supporting students to achieve their potential and succeed in their studies.

Lecturer

The Lecturer role provides a supportive framework for development and is suitable for a wide range of candidates, including recent graduates and those with limited teaching experience.

For candidates who are new to higher education, the focus will be on developing confidence and capability in the delivery of learning and teaching activities, while contributing to the wider student experience and academic community.

You will hold a degree in a relevant subject area or possess equivalent professional experience and/or teaching qualifications.

For further information, please refer to the attached role profile.

Interview date: W/C 21st September

About Us

Our Music & Events Department sits at the centre of a vibrant creative community, delivering industry-focused education across performance, production, sound, and live experiences. We prepare the next generation of creative professionals by combining artistic practice, technical expertise and real-world application.

Based at our Metronome estate, in the heart of one of the UK’s most dynamic creative cities, students benefit from access to state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• Professional recording studios and control rooms
• A large-scale live performance venue and black box space
• Specialist music and audio production and post-production studios
• Dedicated rehearsal rooms
• Live event production and technical facilities, supporting lighting, sound and staging

These facilities are designed to replicate professional environments and support experiential learning, ensuring students graduate with the practical skills and confidence to succeed in the music and events industries.

Our department brings together musicians, producers, costume and theatre designers, engineers and event professionals in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. We place a strong emphasis on industry engagement, live briefs and applied learning, working closely with partners across the creative sector to ensure our courses remain relevant, innovative and impactful.

Please contact John Meredith (Head of Department - Music and Events) at [e-mail]

Join Us

Find out more about our academic community at NTU, including the support we offer to academics at all stages of their careers.

We also offer:

• 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• and a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

Safeguarding Statement

Nottingham Trent University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment.

If you are successful, you will be required to undertake an enhanced application and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring any spent convictions to be declared. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post. Before you apply we recommend you ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website.