School of Performing Arts and Conservatoire
Fixed Term: 36 hours in semester 1 (October to January)
Hourly rate: £41.86 inclusive of holiday pay
About this role
Join our highly professional, committed and student focused Musical Theatre Team. We are looking for a dynamic and inspiring Associate Lecturer to support Musical Theatre rehearsal, performance and learning activities through musical coaching, ensemble and principal development, piano-led rehearsal accompaniment and performance preparation. The post holder will develop students' musical and performance skills within rehearsal, teaching and production settings, contribute to the assessment of practical work, and support teaching and learning activities across Musical Theatre programmes as required.
About you
The appointed postholder will have an in-depth knowledge of Musical Theatre repertoire, vocal coaching, musicianship and performance preparation. You must have excellent piano accompaniment and sight-reading skills with the ability to support rehearsals, coach performers and work effectively from vocal scores.
Your teaching will be informed by a combination of practical/professional experience and/or experience of teaching in higher education, conservatoire or vocational setting and the use of technologies to enhance the learning, assessment of and feedback to our students.
About the team
You will work within the team to strengthen the distinctiveness of the University’s student experience as high-quality, personalised, accessible and aspirational. You’ll need to demonstrate an ability to work effectively and positively within a small academic team, excellent teaching methods with the ability to develop a variety of approaches to learning and teaching that is student-centred, inclusive and flexible.
We are a top 30 UK University who prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience.
In addition to your salary, we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:
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A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
- On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
- Extensive personal / professional training opportunities.
- An occupational sickness scheme.
- Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
- Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.
Enquiries are welcomed by Meridth Braun, Programme Leader BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (Music)
[email protected].
Closing Date: 27 July 2026- Interview Date: 3 August 2026
You can view further details about the role in the attached job profile.
Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you can demonstrate or obtain the necessary right to work in the UK.
All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.
If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team;
[email protected]
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.
