Course Leader, Level 3 Music Performance

Job Description

Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College (HC), Keighley College (KC), Leeds City College (LCC), Leeds Conservatoire (LC) and White Rose Academies Trust (WRAT). Luminate Education Group is one of the fastest improving and most innovativeeducation groups in the country. WHAT WE DO The Music, Media and Performance Production Department at Leeds City College has an exceptional reputation in the region for outstanding education. We are a large creative department which includes a wide range ofcreative pathways for our learners including. Level 1 Music, Level 2 & Level 3 Music Performance, Level 2 & 3 Music Production as well as our Access to HE.We provide vocational skills to around 250 Music based learners. Our staff are highly skilled educationalistswith strong industry links and knowledge. Our department has a passion for developing young and adult learners in a post 16 setting at our new creative arts campus at Quarry Hill in Leeds. We have a wide range of specialist facilities including two recordingstudios, Theatre space, MIDI suites and a variety of rehearsal spaces for soloists and ensembles.WHAT YOU WILL DO Plan a creative and relevant Music performance curriculum with teams of teachers Teach and assess on our Music courses Innovate and develop newprovision with new resources Oversee and support the learning of around 120 learners Work and be supported in a strong staff team of 10 music practitioners Build external relationships with music venues and organisations linking our Music provisions to creativeindustry opportunities in Leeds. Oversee and support the Internal Verification processYOUR PROFILE Knowledge and experience of working within the Further Education sector Instrumental knowledge and experience of developing musicians through solo and ensembleworkshops Technical knowledge of Audio software and some recording studio experience An understanding of the current Education Inspection Framework and how this relates to the Music Industry Experience in Live performance A proven track record of Quality Assuranceand supporting learners to develop and progress throughout their course The ability to work with others to create a curriculum that is exciting and engagingA LITTLE BIT ABOUT LEEDS CITY COLLEGELeeds City College is part of the Luminate Education Group, andis one of the UKs largest FE establishments with around 1,440 employees and over 22,560 students. We offer a curriculum as diverse as our students within a vibrant and multicultural learning environment. Our goal is to deliver excellent and innovative educationwhich supports and inspires every student to achieve their ambitions. BENEFITS & REWARDS We have a range of excellent benefits and rewards at Leeds City College, including: Annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days + 8 bank holidays and up to 5 discretionarycollege closure days at Christmas Excellent pension schemes with the West Yorkshire Pension Fund and the Teachers Pension Discounted travel cards for those who regularly use public transport across the region with Northern Rail and Metro Exceptional learningand development opportunities for all of our staff You can read about these benefits, and others in more detail by downloading the Staff Benefits document attached to this vacancy. SAFEGUARDING Luminate Education Group is committed to the safeguarding of children,young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete all mandatory pre-employment checks, including: Proof of right to work in the UK Enhanced Disclosure and BarringServices (DBS) check Childrens barred list check (we may also check the adult barred list if the role involves working with vulnerable adults) Two professional references Fitness to work, this is conducted by our occupational health partners, NHS AiredaleSection 128 check for all staff entering management roles Prohibition check for all staff entering teaching related roles