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Job details
Job reference REQ012523 Date posted 18/06/2026 Application closing date 22/07/2026 Location Manchester Salary * Pro-rata £16,465.50 -£23,669.50 (FTE £32,931 - £47,339) per annum Package Competitive Benefits plus Teachers Pension Contractual hours 17.5 Basis Part time Job category/type Teaching and Assessment Attachments Lecturer HE.pdf
Technical Theatre Lecturer (Specialism in Lighting)
Are you an experienced technical theatre professional with a passion for education? UCEN Manchester is seeking a Technical Theatre Lecturer specialising in LX to deliver engaging, industry-informed lecturing across our undergraduate performing arts programmes. This role is on a permanent, part-time (17.5 hours per week) basis.
You’ll play a key role in supporting students specialising in production and technical disciplines, focussing on LX. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your expertise, shape the next generation of theatre professionals, and contribute to a dynamic, creative learning environment. If you’re ready to inspire and lead within a forward-thinking drama school department, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
- 45 days annual leave bookable plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
- 3 well-being days per year (pro-rata)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cycle to work scheme
Role Responsibilities
Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Degree
- Current and valid industry specialism
- Certificate of education or PGCE
- English and maths minimum level 2 Grace C or grade 4 and above
- Significant Experience of delivering outstanding teaching and learningProven track record of high-quality teaching in delivering subject specialism or current valid industry specialism
- Working as a team
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Meet delivery targets and plans
- Accurate and timely reports and records
- Positive contribution to planning processes
- Proven track record of positive student satisfaction
Safeguarding
The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.
At UCEN Manchester, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. UCEN Manchester is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.
The closing date for this job advert is 22/07/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!
