Study Programme Lead - Performing Arts (Dance)

Abingdon and Witney College; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Continued professional development

Flexible working options

Gym membership

Cycle/tech scheme

Job summary

Abingdon and Witney College is seeking a Lecturer in Dance and Study Programme Lead in Performing Arts at Abingdon. The role combines high-quality teaching with programme leadership to shape students’ academic and pastoral journeys.

You will teach the dance specialism within performing arts, lead course planning, monitor progress, oversee assessment and ensure learners receive outstanding support throughout their studies. A teaching qualification is required or to be pursued.

Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in Dance or a related subject.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.
• Significant experience teaching Acting and Musical Theatre within further education, higher education or industry training settings.
• Strong practical knowledge of performance, rehearsal and production processes.
• Excellent teaching, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire learners from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Experience of providing pastoral support and helping students achieve positive outcomes.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and learner success.

Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering and assessing high-quality learning opportunities in dance and wider performing arts disciplines.
• Inspiring students to develop their acting, singing and dancing skills, helping them become confident and versatile performers.
• Managing and coordinating study programmes, ensuring effective course planning, assessment and quality assurance processes.
• Taking ownership of learner progress, conducting tutorials, academic reviews and performance management meetings to support student achievement and progression.
• Creating engaging learning materials and using a range of teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Supporting students through rehearsals, productions and public performances, helping maintain the department's reputation for high-quality shows.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, employers and industry partners to enhance the student experience.
• Monitoring course data, maintaining accurate records and contributing to continuous quality improvement across the curriculum area.

Skills

Teaching

Pastoral support

Programme leadership

Education

Degree in Dance or related subject

Job description

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Salary: £34,391 - £44,558 per annum depending on qualifications (Pro-rata salary £31,138 - £40,343 per annum)

Hours per week: 33.5

Weeks per annum: 52

Working pattern: Mon-Thu 8:30-5:00, Friday 8:30-12:00

Location: Abingdon

Contract type: Fixed term until July 2027

We are seeking an exceptional Lecturer in Dance and Study Programme Lead in Performing Arts to join our high-performing team. This dual-role position combines high-quality teaching with programme leadership responsibilities, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to shape both the academic and pastoral journey of our students.

As a lecturer, you will teach the dance specialism within the performing arts programmes, . At Abingdon & Witney College, we focus on developing &slshquot;triple threat&slshquot; performers through training in acting, singing and dancing. Students often join us with strengths in one of these disciplines and are encouraged to develop their performance skills holistically. We are particularly interested in applications from lecturers with a dance background who are also confident to act as the choreographer for our shows and performances.

In your Study Programme Lead capacity, you will take ownership of course planning, student progress, programme quality and learner success. You will coordinate learning plans, monitor academic performance, lead tutorials and progress reviews, oversee assessment and internal verification processes, and ensure learners receive outstanding support throughout their studies. You will also work closely with colleagues, employers and stakeholders to enhance students' progression opportunities and industry readiness.

What You'll Be Doing

• Planning, delivering and assessing high-quality learning opportunities in dance and wider performing arts disciplines.
• Inspiring students to develop their acting, singing and dancing skills, helping them become confident and versatile performers.
• Managing and coordinating study programmes, ensuring effective course planning, assessment and quality assurance processes.
• Taking ownership of learner progress, conducting tutorials, academic reviews and performance management meetings to support student achievement and progression
• Creating engaging learning materials and using a range of teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Supporting students through rehearsals, productions and public performances, helping maintain the department's reputation for high-quality shows.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, employers and industry partners to enhance the student experience.
• Monitoring course data, maintaining accurate records and contributing to continuous quality improvement across the curriculum area.

About You

We're looking for an enthusiastic and talented Performing Arts professional who is passionate about developing the next generation of performers.

You’ll have:

• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in Dance or a related subject.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.
• Significant experience teaching Acting and Musical Theatre within further education, higher education or industry training settings.
• Strong practical knowledge of performance, rehearsal and production processes.
• Excellent teaching, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire learners from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Experience of providing pastoral support and helping students achieve positive outcomes.
• The confidence to lead programme delivery, manage competing priorities and drive continuous improvement.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and learner success

Why Work with us:

Excellent benefits for our employees include generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.

*Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date.

Any successful candidates will be required to complete a structured training pathway, unless they already hold the relevant qualifications. This includes a two-week teacher induction (must be completed within probation), followed by the Award in Education and Training (AET) including Assessor is required, and then the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) apprenticeship. Completion of this structured learning programme is expected within 3 years. Furthermore, there is the option to pursue Qualified Teacher Learning Status (QTLS).

AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.

Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the ‘News’ and ‘Images’ tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College's reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.