Job Overview
At Laine Theatre Arts, the Head of Integration is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the College's Integration provision, ensuring the highest standards of musical theatre training through outstanding musical direction, teaching and rehearsal practice.
The role leads the College's team of Musical Directors, providing artistic leadership across Integration classes, productions, showcases and assessments. The postholder is responsible for ensuring consistency and excellence in musical standards, curriculum delivery and student development, while supporting the College's commitment to industry-leading vocational training.
Working collaboratively with Heads of Department, Directors, Choreographers and Production staff, the Head of Integration ensures that music is delivered to the highest professional standard and supports the artistic vision of the College. The role also contributes to curriculum development, quality assurance and the continued enhancement of the student experience.
Key Responsibilities
Integration Leadership
- Lead the strategic development of the College's Integration provision.
- Ensure Integration teaching reflects current musical theatre industry practice and professional standards.
- Promote excellence in musical interpretation, storytelling and performance.
- Review and develop Integration programmes to ensure clear progression across all year groups.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the College's musical theatre curriculum.
- Champion high artistic and educational standards throughout the Integration programme.
Musical Direction
- Oversee the delivery of musical direction across College productions, showcases, assessments and performance projects.
- Coordinate the allocation of Musical Directors across productions and teaching.
- Support and mentor Musical Directors throughout rehearsal processes.
- Ensure consistency in musical preparation and rehearsal standards.
- Advise on repertoire selection and musical interpretation.
- Work with creative teams to ensure music effectively supports performance outcomes.
- Contribute to auditions, casting processes and production planning where required.
Team Leadership
- Provide day-to-day leadership and line management of the College's Musical Directors.
- Allocate workloads and teaching responsibilities.
- Conduct regular supervision, appraisal and performance review meetings.
- Support the recruitment, induction and development of Musical Directors.
- Identify professional development opportunities and encourage best practice.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive working environment.
Teaching and Learning
- Deliver high-quality Integration teaching where required.
- Coach students in musical interpretation, storytelling through song and professional rehearsal practice.
- Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Support students in developing the musical skills required for professional employment.
- Contribute to assessment, moderation and examination processes.
- Maintain accurate student records and assessment documentation.
Curriculum Development
- Review and enhance Integration schemes of work.
- Ensure curriculum content remains current and aligned with industry expectations.
- Contribute to validation, course review and curriculum planning activities.
- Develop resources that support high-quality teaching and learning.
- Promote innovation within the Integration curriculum.
Quality Assurance
- Monitor the quality and consistency of Integration teaching.
- Observe teaching and provide developmental feedback where appropriate.
- Ensure assessment standards are applied consistently.
- Support internal quality assurance processes.
- Contribute to student feedback and continuous improvement initiatives.
Productions and Performance
- Work collaboratively with Directors, Choreographers and Production teams throughout rehearsals and performances.
- Attend rehearsals and production meetings as required.
- Ensure musical preparation is completed to a professional standard.
- Support technical rehearsals and performance delivery.
- Contribute to College showcases, productions, open days and recruitment events.
Leadership and Collaboration
- Work closely with the Course Leader, Directors and Heads of Department to support the College's strategic objectives.
- Build positive and effective relationships across academic and production teams.
- Represent the Integration department professionally within the College and externally where appropriate.
- Promote collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement.
- Support initiatives that enhance the student experience and graduate outcomes.
General Duties
- Participate fully in departmental meetings and College activities.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements.
- Adhere to College policies, including Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
- Undertake any other duties reasonably required within the scope of the role.
Person Specification
This section outlines the knowledge, experience and capabilities required to lead the Integration provision successfully.
Essential
- Significant professional experience as a Musical Director within the musical theatre industry.
- Extensive experience teaching musical theatre and leading rehearsal processes.
- Proven experience managing or leading Musical Directors or creative teams.
- Excellent knowledge of musical theatre repertoire and current industry practice.
- Experience of preparing students for professional performance careers.
- Strong understanding of rehearsal techniques and musical interpretation.
- Experience assessing student performance and providing developmental feedback.
- Excellent organisational, planning and communication skills.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Ability to motivate, inspire and develop both staff and students.
- Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and digital learning platforms.
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Music, Musical Theatre or a related discipline.
- Teaching qualification or recognised higher education teaching experience.
- Experience working within Further or Higher Education.
- Experience of curriculum development.
- Experience contributing to quality assurance and validation processes.
- Established professional network within the musical theatre industry.
Skills and Attributes
- Outstanding musical leadership.
- Excellent rehearsal and coaching skills.
- Inspirational and supportive leader.
- Strong organisational and planning ability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Collaborative and approachable.
- Creative and solutions-focused.
- Calm under pressure.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- High professional standards.
- Flexible and adaptable approach.
- Ability to build positive working relationships across departments.
- Commitment to continuous improvement.
- Passion for developing the next generation of musical theatre performers.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout our recruitment process and employment practices.
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
