Lecturer Music

Telford College; Dawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Telford College in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate music teacher to deliver high-quality performance and production training to full-time Level 2 and 3 students. You will inspire learners, link theory with practice, and help them progress to university, apprenticeships, or industry roles while maintaining accurate records and schemes of work.

The role includes developing inclusive teaching, building industry links, and contributing to quality improvement across the department.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality teaching to Level 2 and 3 students with progression focus.
• Plan inclusive learning addressing SEND and individual barriers.
• Track and use performance data to support improvement and retention.
• Develop schemes of work and authentic assessments aligned to industry needs.
• Engage with external partners to enrich the curriculum and employability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high-quality, engaging teaching that inspires students to achieve their potential.
• Teach complex concepts using a range of methods to link theory and practice.
• Support students to achieve high grades and destinations such as university or careers.
• Be ambitious for all students with opportunities beyond the taught curriculum.
• Maintain high-quality schemes of work, assessment plans, and teaching resources.
• Conduct initial assessments to plan inclusive teaching and address barriers.
• Produce and maintain student profiles and track performance data for SMART targets.
• Provide timely feedback to guide learning and improvement.
• Support positive behaviour and wellbeing with structured support.
• Build industry links to inform curriculum and enhance employability.
• Contribute to course and faculty priorities and drive quality improvement.
• Engage in professional development to stay at the forefront of subject expertise.

Skills

Music studio/live sound

Curriculum design

BTEC Music teaching

FE teaching experience

Industry engagement

Guest lectures & projects

Education

Relevant subject qualification

PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS or in training

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+) or equivalent commitment

Job description

The role is responsible for delivering outstanding music performance and production provision to full-time students studying at Levels 2 and 3. Through an exceptional student experience, the postholder will support students to achieve high-quality outcomes and progress successfully to their chosen destinations. The role also involves undertaking a range of administrative, quality improvement and development duties that contribute to raising standards, improving achievement, and enhancing the overall student experience. Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high-quality, engaging teaching that inspires, challenges, and motivates all students to achieve their potential and more.
• Teach complex and challenging concepts skilfully, using a range of methods to link new and prior knowledge and skills, supporting students to secure long-term understanding and confident application.
• Take ownership of delivering excellent student outcomes, including attendance, achievement, high grades, value-added, and preparation for high-quality destinations such as first-class university entry, competitive careers, or advanced study.
• Be ambitious for all students, providing opportunities to excel beyond the taught curriculum through external showcases and competitions.
• Make available high-quality schemes of work, assessment plans, and teaching resources that are maintained, and updated.
• Conduct and use effective initial assessments to identify starting points and plan inclusive, adaptive teaching that responds to SEND needs and individual barriers, placing students at the centre of teaching and learning decisions.
• Produce and maintain strategic student profiles, and track, analyse, and act on performance data, setting and reviewing individual SMART targets to support improvement, retention, and achievement.
• Use formative and summative assessment effectively to guide students and refine teaching practice, providing clear, timely, and developmental feedback that supports learning and achievement.
• Support students to develop positive behaviour and wellbeing, providing timely, structured support and challenge when expectations are not met.
• Build and maintain industry, community, and employer links to enhance learning and employability, and to inform updates to curriculum content based on student needs and sector developments.
• Actively contribute to course, departmental, and faculty priorities, creating a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement.
• Use educational research and engage in ongoing professional development to remain at the forefront of subject and pedagogic expertise.
• Relevant subject qualification at or above the level taught.
• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS) or commitment to achieving one.
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or a commitment to obtain Level 2 Functional Skills alongside the post.
• Any additional specialist qualifications where appropriate (e.g., Masters, technical certificates).

Skills & Expertise

• Up-to-date subject and industry knowledge, informed by current practice, research and employer requirements.
• Specific technical skills required for the role - music studio and live sound operation, music industry knowledge, and ensemble performance skills.
• Ability to design and deliver high-quality and well-sequenced curriculum using effective pedagogy, coherent schemes of work and authentic assessment - including use of digital technologies
• Experience and/or understanding of teaching Btec Music - including standard verification processes.
• Relevant industry experience aligned to the subject area and qualification requirements.
• Experience delivering teaching, learning and assessment in FE or a similar educational setting.
• Experience involving industry professionals in the curriculum through guest lectures, visits, work experience placements and employer-set projects.