Lecturer Music

onlyFE; Telford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

onlyFE is looking for a skilled Music Lecturer to deliver high-quality teaching and production provision for Levels 2 and 3 students in Telford. You will inspire, assess, and support progression to destinations such as university or industry roles.

Join a vibrant FE environment where you will design schemes of work, lead practical music studio and live sound sessions, and use data to drive student success and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to teach music across Levels 2 and 3.
• Experience of BTEC Music teaching and verification processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching that inspires students to reach their potential.
• Plan inclusive teaching with adaptive methods for SEND students.
• Build industry links to inform curriculum and enhance employability.
• Track performance data and set SMART targets for improvement.

Skills

Music pedagogy

Live sound operation

Curriculum design

Assessment & feedback

Industry links

Education

Relevant subject degree or above

PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS or commitment to achieve

GCSE English & Maths min C/4

Tools

Music studio equipment

Job description

About The Role

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.

£31,778 - £46,206 DOE

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.

Skills, Knowledge & 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.

Qualifications & Training

• 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).