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Course Leader - Performance, Songwriting & Vocal Artistry, dbs Institute

  •  South West
  •  Â£30k-40k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes July 17, 2026
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Job Summary

We are looking for a part time course leader with expertise in Performance, Songwriting and / or Vocals. This is a key academic leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a high-quality, industry-relevant student experience across a full degree programme.

Job Description

You will take ownership of the academic coherence and delivery of a degree programme, ensuring students receive a joined-up and supportive learning experience from start to finish.

You will:

- Lead and coordinate the student journey across all years of the course
- Act as the primary academic contact for students, supporting progression, module choices, and academic development
Manage and support Module Leaders to ensure consistent delivery and standards
- Oversee timetabling, delivery planning, and day-to-day academic coordination
- Monitor student progression, retention, and engagement, and intervene where needed
- Lead course review, monitoring, and enhancement activity, including action planning
- Ensure curriculum and assessment remain current, industry-aligned, and academically robust
- Contribute to assessment design, moderation, and standardisation processes
- Teach within your specialist area and maintain active industry relevance
- Support student employability through industry engagement and live projects
- Work collaboratively across campuses to ensure consistency of standards and experience
Contribute to recruitment, interviews, open days, and outreach activity

Job Requirements

A postgraduate degree in songwriting, performance, vocals, or a closely related discipline; or substantial professional experience at a senior level in the music or creative arts industries that is demonstrably equivalent to postgraduate study.

A higher education teaching qualification or professional recognition (e.g. PGCert HE, FHEA or equivalent), or a commitment to achieving this within an agreed timeframe supported by the institution.
Experience of teaching, lecturing, training, or mentoring in a higher education, further education, or professional development context.

Demonstrable professional expertise in songwriting, performance or vocals, with a record of relevant industry practice at professional level.
Experience of engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, colleagues, industry partners, and community representatives.

How to Apply

Please follow this link and click on Quick Apply!
https://careers.dbsinstitute.ac.uk/job/896222

Please apply no later than 17th July 2026 at 5pm. Applications will be reviewed as they are received so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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