JOB TITLE: LECTURER IN MUSIC HOURS: VARIABLE/ SESSIONAL LOCATION: KING'S LYNN SALARY: £25.06 - £31.61 PER HOUR (INCLUSIVE OF ENHANCEMENT FOR LEAVE, PLANNING AND PREPARATION) (£29,785 - £37,561 FTE) START DATE: SEPTEMBER 2024 This is a rare opportunity to join our well-respected and friendly creative arts team as a Sessional/ hourly paid Lecturer in Music. The College has excellent facilities within the music department. There are two recording studios, three rehearsal rooms and a technology suite. Production work is created on PCs using Reaper software.
As well as lecturing, you will be the Course Director for the UAL Level 2 Diploma in Music and teach on Level 2 and 3 UAL programmes in the music department. You must have proven experience of working in the music industry. You must have a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject, experience of music technology and proven experience of playing a range of instruments to a high level.
Haven't taught before? Don't worry, we will provide you with the support and training to develop your teaching skills as well as obtaining a level 5 teaching qualification within 3 years of joining us. You should also have Level 2 English and Maths (e.g. GCSE A*-C,4/9) or the ability to obtain them.
The College has excellent facilities within the music department. There are two recording studios, three rehearsal rooms and a technology suite. Production work is created on PCs using Reaper software. Live gigs take place three times a year and we encourage our learners to develop their performance confidence through work experience opportunities.
Please note that your point on the salary scale will be determined based on both experience and teaching qualifications. Appointments will not normally be made at point 10 or above (£32,384) without a level 5 teaching qualification and experience.
We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Creative Arts team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.
We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 37 days per year for curriculum staff,
plus five College closure days,
plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Teachers' Pension Scheme (current employer contribution is 23.68%), discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.
Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.
To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk .
For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Paul Gibson on
[email protected] or Hilary Sowden on
[email protected] Closing date for receipt of all applications: 4 August 2024
Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews. CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk) .
CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.
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