Main Grade Lecturer - Performing Arts (Fixed Term) in Liverpool

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across a range of levels within the performing arts curriculum.
• Design and implement engaging, inclusive, and innovative learning experiences that promote academic excellence and student development.
• Share up-to-date industry knowledge and practitioner expertise in areas such as devising, acting for camera, directing, technical theatre, and professional practice.
• Foster strong external links to create meaningful opportunities for students’ progression and industry engagement.
• Provide effective pastoral support, contributing to a cohesive and supportive learning environment that encourages personal growth, academic achievement, and career readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• To contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review
• To be aware of national developments in the subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis
• To plan, prepare and deliver high-quality lessons to achieve effective management of the learning process
• Plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students and encourage independence and student autonomy
• Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident and valued
• Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes
• To set and mark work in accordance with College and School Assessment policies, to record work carried out and the assessment of the same
• To track all students’ progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies
• To provide a balance of appropriate teaching styles and learning experiences
• To be aware of external/internal assessment procedures and to play an appropriate part in their implementation
• Evaluate and improve own communication skills to maximise effective communication and overcome barriers
• To liaise with Head of School in contributing to the design of programmes and teaching approaches which will enable curriculum areas to achieve high standards and value added
• To liaise with Head of School and the curriculum teams in contributing to the administration necessary to support the teaching, learning and assessment within the subject area
• Collaborate with colleagues possessing relevant expertise to identify and address additional development needs in student English and Maths skills within the subject area.
• To review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development
• To communicate and consult with parents, carers and students including Parent’s Evening, Welcome Evenings, events and open evenings
• To ensure that all students in the subject area comply with College’s policies and procedures
• To provide enrichment opportunities that are exciting, motivating and enhance the student experience

• To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College Group ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life.
• To take a proactive approach and responsibility for personal professional development, Health & Safety, and meeting other regulatory compliances (e.g. GDPR, DPA, Safeguarding), thereby enabling safe and professional working practices to be observed at all times.
• To support cross college actives as required in particular the key enrolment and invigilation periods.
• Carry out any other relevant and appropriate duties as determined by the needs of the service and as appropriate to the grade.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

1. Educated to Level 6 e.g. Degree or equivalent
2. A recognised Teaching qualification or vocational experience
3. Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College
4. Proven experience of curriculum planning, development & delivery in Performing Arts sector
5. Knowledge and understanding of the Performing Arts provision
6. Engaged in Continuing Professional Development
7. Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete
8. High level of communication and interpersonal skills
9. Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves
10. Membership of a relevant professional body
11. Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employer

1. Master’s level education
2. Professional qualification relevant to the subject area
3. Experience of resource-based learning
4. An ICT qualification
5. Experience of assessing students’ needs and planning curriculum for their benefit including Technology Enhanced Learning
6. Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes

Benefits