Course Leader & Tutor of Music Technology
Ref: 2526/204
Hours: 23.3 hours per week (14.5 teaching hours)
Salary: Up to £43,408 pro rata per annum* (please see salary guidance attached). Plus generous benefits. These include:
- 57 days annual leave per year pro rata (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
- Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
- Financial support towards teacher training course fees if you do not have a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE)
- Progression beyond point 12 of the salary scale (£40,407) is subject to Tutors obtaining QTLS. Staff with Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) via the Society for Education and Training (SET) are eligible to receive an enhanced salary of £44,875 - please see attached salary guidance for further details.
About the role
An opportunity has arisen within the Performance and Production area for a Course Leader of A level Music Technology.
We deliver the Pearson Edexcel A Level Music Technology Qualification and are looking for someone who has both the experience and passionate energy for high quality teaching and learning. The role will be predominately responsible for the course leadership and the majority of the teaching of the A level Music Technology programme. The role will also include pastoral care to support learner goals and ambitions across a range of progression routes into specialist Music centres or elsewhere. The successful candidate will also have some teaching hours in vocational music, supporting delivery with the Course Leaders of Level 2 and Level 3 UAL Music Performance & Production.
About the Person
The successful candidate will be experienced with working with music programs such as Cubase, and have the ability to confidently run, supervise and teach, music recording studio sessions and work with students on both the coursework and exam preparation needed to be successful on their A Level course.
About the College
York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices.
We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.
With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.
Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk
Want to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kate White, Curriculum & Standards Manger: Performance & Production, at [email protected]
Staff benefits & Important notices
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Closing date: 29th June 2026 (9am)
Interview date: 6th July 2026
