Lecturer in Performing Arts and Music (Vocals Specialist) in Bath

Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Unqualified Lecturer Salary (P25-P27 £30,348.15 - £32,186.70) Qualified Lecturer Salary L5 and above (P27-P35 £32,186.70 - £40,015.50).

Key purpose: To plan, deliver and evaluate engaging, industry-relevant teaching, learning and assessment across Performing Arts programmes (Levels 1–3), with a specialist focus on vocal performance. The role will support learners in developing vocal technique, performance confidence, and stylistic versatility across genres including musical theatre, contemporary commercial music, and other vocal disciplines. The postholder will contribute to curriculum development, recruitment, and the effective running of the department, while maintaining high standards of teaching, safeguarding, and student support.

Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College. If you feel you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, making sure you detail how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality teaching in Performing Arts, with a specialism in vocals and singing technique, including musical theatre repertoire and contemporary styles.
• Plan and deliver vocal training sessions covering technique, repertoire, ensemble singing, audition preparation, and performance practice.
• Support learners through rehearsals, devising processes, and public performances.
• Differentiating delivery to meet the needs of mixed-ability groups, including both trained singers and beginners.
• Monitor and assess learner progress in line with awarding body requirements.
• Embed equality, diversity, and inclusion within teaching content and the performing arts industry context.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Degree-level qualification in Musical Theatre, Performing Arts, Music or related subject.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above).

Staff Benefits:

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part-time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year.
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension).
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff.
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme.
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward.
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counsellor).
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a healthy work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus.
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.