Course Leader BA Acting and Performance

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Course Leader to play a pivotal role in the academic leadership and management of the Acting and Performance course at Wimbledon College of Arts.

You will be responsible for the development and delivery of the curriculum and will oversee the day-to-day management of the Acting and Performance course.

This will include being responsible for all areas of learning, teaching and assessment of students as well as the allocation of resources.

You will also contribute to the leadership and management of the Theatre, Screen & Performance Arts Programme by working with academic, administrative, managerial and technical colleagues to ensure quality, consistency and clarity of course delivery.

About you

You will need a BA degree in an acting and performance-related subject area, with experience of course leadership and teaching acting and performance in a Higher Education environment, or equivalent professional experience.

Experience of curriculum leadership is equally important, as is knowledge of acting and performance practices within the area of professional theatre and film.

You will have the ability to collaborate, manage and work effectively and respectfully with teams across different professional groups and a wide range of people.

The ability to motivate and lead a team effectively, setting clear objectives to manage performance is also essential.

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:

• 39 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
• Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
• Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
• Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents)
• Teachers’ Pension scheme
• In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
• Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more
• Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 9^th January 2025, 23:55.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 20^th January 2025.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Esther Armstrong, Programme Director for Performance Design and Technologies / e.armstrong@wimbledon.arts.ac.uk. 

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Christine Crouch, Resourcing Advisor / jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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