Course Leader

The opportunity
Central St Martins, a beacon of creativity and innovation is inviting applications for the role of Course Leader within our esteemed Performance Programme. This is a unique opportunity for those passionate about shaping the future of performance, design, and practice.

As a Course Leader, you will be entrusted with the academic leadership and management of the Course, reporting directly to the Programme Director. This pivotal role involves maintaining and enhancing educational standards, designing, developing, and delivering the curriculum, and managing day-to-day operations. You will ensure the effective implementation of university and college policies, leading with innovation in learning, teaching, and assessment strategies to foster a high-quality student experience.

About you
Ideal candidates will bring a rich background with an undergraduate degree in performance, arts, filmmaking, or a related discipline, complemented by a proven track record in teaching and developing engaging content. We value exceptional communicators who excel in tailoring their message to diverse audiences and possess the innate ability to inspire and lead a team towards excellence. Creativity and innovation in teaching and learning practices are at the heart of what we seek, along with a deep-rooted commitment to fostering an environment of equality, diversity, and inclusivity. While a teaching qualification and membership in the Higher Education Academy are desirable, it’s the passion for shaping the future of performance and design that truly defines our ideal candidate.

We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities – UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd.

We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.

We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.

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Closing date: 17th  April 2024 at 23:55.

Our culture
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including those who may feel underrepresented in the workforce due to their socioeconomic circumstances such as those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.) backgrounds. We aim to be a university where everyone can be themselves and are supported to reach their full potential.