About the Role As Deputy Course Leader, you will support the delivery and ongoing development of the Songwriting course, working closely with the Course Leader to maintain high academic standards and a strong student experience. You'll play a key role in teaching, maintaining programme quality, supporting student recruitment, and promoting equality of access and participation across the course. What You'll Do: Support the Course Leader in delivering an outstanding student learning experience Plan and deliver teaching, assessments, and provide academic and pastoral support Embed inclusive practices and support initiatives to reduce awarding gaps Maintain curriculum quality and contribute to continuous improvement plans Lead, manage and develop teaching staff, including recruitment and performance development Contribute to the delivery of teaching on the course Manage student and staff matters, including academic integrity and complaints Work collaboratively with professional services on timetabling and resource planning Champion student voice, wellbeing, and engagement Contribute to curriculum development and enhancement Monitor and report on key data (attendance, progression, student feedback) to drive performance improvements Engage in ongoing professional development and scholarly activity What You'll Bring: Significant experience within the music industry A degree (or equivalent higher education qualification) A teaching qualification in higher education, or willingness to achieve this within two years Experience of cohort management and course administration Proven ability to lead and manage teams to deliver high-quality education and strong student outcomes Experience of using student feedback to drive engagement initiatives and improvement plans Strong understanding of curriculum design, quality standards, and creative arts education A track record of enhancing teaching quality and student success Experience implementing institutional policies at course level Confidence in using data to inform decision-making and improve performance Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams Please apply by midnight on the closing date.Job Description
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