Course Leader

University of the Arts London, United Kingdom

Updated: 10 days ago
Location: London, ENGLAND
Job Type: Permanent
Deadline: 17 Apr 2024


10746



Central Saint Martins

Performance Programme

CSM - King's Cross, London UK

Grade 6

£50,961 - £61,398 per annum

Permanent



Full time - 37 hours per week



17 April 2024 23:55



TBC

Course Leader - Job Description.pdf – 471KB

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.

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.


About you

  • The academic leadership and management, including the maintenance and enhancement of standards and the joint responsibility for the design, development and delivery of the curriculum.
  • The day-to-day management of the course, including all areas of learning, teaching and assessment of students as well as allocated resources.
  • Initiating and leading on the development of the course community for the benefit of a whole cohort learning experience.
  • Leading on continuous monitoring and enhancement and, accordingly, maintaining records and liaising with colleagues as appropriate.
  • Employing experience and expertise to expand the capacity of the course to explore current and emerging issues in contemporary art practice and theories.
  • Actively promoting diversity and inclusion in both teaching and curriculum management, working alongside the Programme Leadership for continuous improvement.
  • Working with and supporting a team devoted to equality, diversity and inclusion in the sector. You will work collaboratively with your course team, deploying specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and the curriculum in innovative and critical You will be a significant contributor to the student learning experience providing guidance, encouragement, motivation and support for our students.
  • Uphold and implement the policies and procedures of University of the Arts London and the College.
 


What we offer

To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits – please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:
▪ at least 31 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays.
▪ generous defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS/TPS).
▪ flexible working and family-friendly policies for improved work-life balance.
▪ 2 days of paid volunteering leave for a UK registered charity.
▪ discounts including TOTUM, gyms, nursery and private healthcare insurance.
▪ continuous learning and development opportunities including free UAL Short Courses.
▪ season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, free counselling via EAP and more! 


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. 


Our culture

We have become one of the world’s most international Universities, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. And, as a global university, staff and students learn from different cultures and perspectives, which leads to new conversations and innovative work. At our very core, everything we do seeks to challenge the status quo by driving social purpose and standing up for what matters.
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.
With our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we are proud to be a Race Equality Charter (REC) member to help us reduce barriers that negatively impacts B.A.M.E. staff, a Stonewall Diversity Champion to ensure all LGBTQ+ people are valued at work, a Disability Confident Scheme Committed employer and member of the Business Disability Forum which help us to improve the lives of disabled people in the workplace. 



If you have not applied or signed up for job alerts with us before, you will need to create an account. Registration does not take long and will help you to keep track of your application during the recruitment process.
Stages involved in the process: Application, Shortlisting, Interview Q&A, Onboarding.
As part of your application, you will need to answer 4 competency question(s) demonstrating how you meet the role requirements as can be found in the person specification.
We advise you to apply early as the application closing date may be brought forward if we receive enough applications. If you have any general questions or require any reasonable adjustments, please get in touch via [email protected]
Please read through our FAQs page before applying.



10746



Central Saint Martins

Performance Programme

CSM - King's Cross, London UK

Grade 6

£50,961 - £61,398 per annum

Permanent



Full time - 37 hours per week



17 April 2024 23:55



TBC

Course Leader - Job Description.pdf – 471KB

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.

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.


About you

  • The academic leadership and management, including the maintenance and enhancement of standards and the joint responsibility for the design, development and delivery of the curriculum.
  • The day-to-day management of the course, including all areas of learning, teaching and assessment of students as well as allocated resources.
  • Initiating and leading on the development of the course community for the benefit of a whole cohort learning experience.
  • Leading on continuous monitoring and enhancement and, accordingly, maintaining records and liaising with colleagues as appropriate.
  • Employing experience and expertise to expand the capacity of the course to explore current and emerging issues in contemporary art practice and theories.
  • Actively promoting diversity and inclusion in both teaching and curriculum management, working alongside the Programme Leadership for continuous improvement.
  • Working with and supporting a team devoted to equality, diversity and inclusion in the sector. You will work collaboratively with your course team, deploying specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and the curriculum in innovative and critical You will be a significant contributor to the student learning experience providing guidance, encouragement, motivation and support for our students.
  • Uphold and implement the policies and procedures of University of the Arts London and the College.
 


What we offer

To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits – please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:
▪ at least 31 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays.
▪ generous defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS/TPS).
▪ flexible working and family-friendly policies for improved work-life balance.
▪ 2 days of paid volunteering leave for a UK registered charity.
▪ discounts including TOTUM, gyms, nursery and private healthcare insurance.
▪ continuous learning and development opportunities including free UAL Short Courses.
▪ season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, free counselling via EAP and more! 


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. 


Our culture

We have become one of the world’s most international Universities, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. And, as a global university, staff and students learn from different cultures and perspectives, which leads to new conversations and innovative work. At our very core, everything we do seeks to challenge the status quo by driving social purpose and standing up for what matters.
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.
With our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we are proud to be a Race Equality Charter (REC) member to help us reduce barriers that negatively impacts B.A.M.E. staff, a Stonewall Diversity Champion to ensure all LGBTQ+ people are valued at work, a Disability Confident Scheme Committed employer and member of the Business Disability Forum which help us to improve the lives of disabled people in the workplace. 



If you have not applied or signed up for job alerts with us before, you will need to create an account. Registration does not take long and will help you to keep track of your application during the recruitment process.
Stages involved in the process: Application, Shortlisting, Interview Q&A, Onboarding.
As part of your application, you will need to answer 4 competency question(s) demonstrating how you meet the role requirements as can be found in the person specification.
We advise you to apply early as the application closing date may be brought forward if we receive enough applications. If you have any general questions or require any reasonable adjustments, please get in touch via [email protected]
Please read through our FAQs page before applying.

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