Vacancy ID
12569
College/Exec Group
Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges
Location
CCW - Merton Hall Road, London UK
Salary
£52,977 - £63,815 per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Hours
22.20
Apply by
16 July 2026, 11:55 pm
The opportunity
Wimbledon College of Arts is seeking a dynamic and experienced academic to lead the delivery and development of our new Level 5 Diploma in Storytelling. This is an exciting opportunity to shape an innovative course that brings together students from across UAL, helping them to develop the creative, critical and professional storytelling skills needed to engage audiences.
As Senior Lecturer and Course Leader, you will provide academic leadership for the Diploma in Storytelling, taking responsibility for the design, delivery and ongoing development of the curriculum while ensuring an outstanding student experience. Working closely with the Programme Director, you will oversee all aspects of teaching, learning, assessment and course management, maintain high academic standards and ensure the effective use of resources.
This course welcomes second-year students from across UAL, including those studying art, design, fashion, communication and performance. You will create an inclusive and collaborative learning environment that enables students to apply storytelling practices within their own creative disciplines while supporting their transition into and out of the programme. You will also contribute to the wider storytelling culture across the University by working in partnership with the AKO Storytelling Institute to extend the course's impact beyond the institution.
In addition to this, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the course, including all areas of teaching, learning, assessment and resource allocation. You will contribute to the wider academic mission of the programme and the institution, participating in committees and ensuring that the course maintains a clear identity, remains current in its subject focus and delivers a high-quality learning experience for our students.
Your profile
You will have significant experience of teaching and assessing students in higher education, together with previous experience of curriculum leadership, management and delivery. You will bring a strong background in narrative, communications or a performance based subject area, supported by an undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience, and will be confident leading interdisciplinary learning across a diverse student community.
You will demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate colleagues, manage projects effectively and build productive relationships with external partners. Above all, you will be passionate about developing students' creative potential and preparing them for successful careers through the power of storytelling.
Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Ian Monroe /
[email protected].
Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact
[email protected].
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.
As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.
We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.
Application process
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