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Job details
Job reference REQ012525 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 Blank
Technical Theatre & Stage Management Lecturer
The Arden School of Theatre is looking for a knowledgeable and passionate Technical Theatre & Stage Management Lecturer to join our team on a permanent, part-time (17.5 hours per week) basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the training and development of the next generation of theatre professionals in a creative, student-focused environment, and to be a part of our fastlygrowing Technical Theatre & Stage Management Course. We are looking for an LX tutor to module lead and teach the practical and software based LX skills across L4-L6 including supervising the student LX departments on productions. There may also be opportunity'sto Lighting Design a production alongside working with the students. Knowledge and experience working with ETC EOS Nomad, Vectorworks, and various LX desk's including ETC is needed as a minimum requirement. Our main current desk is an ETC Ion Xe.
Site Information
Our City Centre campus is a flagship site in the heart of Manchester, offering cutting-edge facilities and a buzzing, creative atmosphere. Home to our Centre of Excellence for Creative and Digital Industries, it provides an inspiring setting for both staff and learners, with specialist studios, workshops, and collaborative spaces. With its central location and strong industry links, the campus is a hub for innovation, talent development, and real-world learning.
Who are UCEN?
At UCEN Manchester, we are proud to be recognised as a leading further education provider, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and renowned for our commitment to excellence and innovation. As an employer of choice, we offer state-of-the-art facilities across our campuses, providing a modern, inspiring environment for both staff and students. Our inclusive and forward-thinking culture supports personal and professional development, with a strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance. When you join UCEN Manchester, you become part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming lives and shaping the future of education in Greater Manchester.
- 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 learning
- Proven 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!
