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£38,000 - £42,000 a year
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Course Leader

dBs Institute | Academic Leadership

Location: Manchester
Salary: £38,000–£42,000 (FTE)
Hours: 22.5 - 37.5 hours per week, to be agreed and depending on experience

Reports To: Quality Lead

Key Relationships: Module Leaders; Head of Campus; other Course Leaders; Student Support; Academic Services; Executive Head of Student Experience and Campus Life
External Relationships: Falmouth University; industry partners; students; professional bodies

About the role

We are looking for a Course Leader with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Music Performance & Songwriting, Music and Sound for Film/Game, or Electronic Music Production.

This is a key academic leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a high-quality, industry-relevant student experience across a full degree programme. You will ensure students experience a coherent, well-structured course that supports progression, achievement, and professional development.

The role combines academic leadership, curriculum oversight, student support, and teaching. You will act as the main academic point of contact for students on the course and work closely with Module Leaders to ensure consistency, quality, and progression across all levels.

We are flexible on specialism and workload, with a minimum commitment of 3 days per week and the option to increase to full time depending on course needs, specialism, and teaching allocation.

What you will do

You will take ownership of the academic coherence and delivery of a degree programme, ensuring students receive a joined-up and supportive learning experience from start to finish.

You will:

Lead and coordinate the student journey across all years of the course
Act as the primary academic contact for students, supporting progression, module choices, and academic development
Manage and support Module Leaders to ensure consistent delivery and standards
Oversee timetabling, delivery planning, and day-to-day academic coordination
Monitor student progression, retention, and engagement, and intervene where needed
Lead course review, monitoring, and enhancement activity, including action planning
Ensure curriculum and assessment remain current, industry-aligned, and academically robust
Contribute to assessment design, moderation, and standardisation processes
Teach within your specialist area and maintain active industry relevance
Support student employability through industry engagement and live projects
Work collaboratively across campuses to ensure consistency of standards and experience
Contribute to recruitment, interviews, open days, and outreach activity

About dBs

dBs Institute operates across three campuses in Bristol, Manchester, and Plymouth as a single faculty. Academic quality, curriculum, and student experience are developed collaboratively across all sites to ensure consistency and excellence.

You will work within a structured academic framework, supported by a Quality Lead, cross-campus Course Leaders, and institutional governance systems. This ensures you are supported in maintaining high standards without working in isolation.

What we are looking for

A postgraduate degree in songwriting, performance, vocals, or a closely related discipline; or substantial professional experience at a senior level in the music or creative arts industries that is demonstrably equivalent to postgraduate study

A higher education teaching qualification or professional recognition (e.g. PGCert HE, FHEA or equivalent), or a commitment to achieving this within an agreed timeframe supported by the institution.
Experience of teaching, lecturing, training, or mentoring in a higher education, further education, or professional development context.

What we offer

A flexible fractional or full-time role (minimum 3 days per week)
The opportunity to shape and lead a flagship creative degree programme
Strong institutional support and a collaborative cross-campus academic network
A creative, industry-facing environment with real student impact
Opportunities for professional development and academic progression

How to apply

Please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your experience and relevant specialism. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. Course allocation will be confirmed at offer stage based on institutional needs and expertise.

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