Lecturer in Electronic Music Production

Job description

• West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
• 35 hours per week , 52 weeks per year (which can be worked flexibly), Permanent
• Salary: £27,612 per annum - £39,173 per annum (based on experience and qualifications held)

Are you passionate about electronic music production and eager to inspire the next generation of music producers? We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our dynamic team as a Lecturer in Electronic Music Production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan: Develop engaging and innovative lesson plans and learning materials for both Further Education (FE) and Higher Education (HE) programmes in electronic music production. As the Course Director of the Electronic Music Production course, you will lead curriculum design and development, ensuring alignment with industry standards and technological advancements.
• Deliver: Deliver high-quality teaching sessions that inspire and motivate learners to explore the creative possibilities of electronic music production. Utilize a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, workshops, and practical exercises, to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Assess: Implement effective assessment strategies to evaluate learner progress and achievement. Provide constructive feedback to support learners in refining their skills and achieving their full potential in electronic music production.
• Support: Offer guidance and support to learners, both academically and pastorally, to facilitate their personal and professional development. Foster a supportive learning environment that encourages collaboration, experimentation, and growth within the electronic music production community.
• Contribute: Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our courses and curriculum. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in electronic music production to ensure the relevance and currency of our programmes.

We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• A generous holiday allowance of 52 days per year + Bank Holidays
• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Access to discounted benefits platform
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our employee assistance programme
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company Events

• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded Subject Course Development for your Role
• Range of Staff communities, including EDI and Neurodiverse Communities
• Career Progression Opportunities Available

West Suffolk College is one of the country's leading further education and apprenticeship providers. Our apprenticeship results have consistently remained above the national average. We offer many degrees, HNCs and HNDs at our focused and inclusive University Studies Centre . We have around 13,000 students including nearly 2,000 apprentices studying with us.

As a College, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: [email protected]

Completed application forms should be made via out recruitment portal - if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing Date: 8.00am on Friday 24 th May 2024

Interviews: Shortly thereafter

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The College is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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