Application Deadline:
22 October 2025
Department:
Digital, Media & Expressive Arts
Location:
Liverpool
Compensation:
£26,761 - £33,184 / year
Description
Job Title: Music Lecturer
Department: Digital Media and Expressive Arts
**Salary: £26,760.80-£33,184 based on FTE: £33,451-£41,480
Job Type: Permanent role, working 28 hours per week.**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Music Performance & Production Lecturer at the City of Liverpool College. As part of the Digital, Media & Expressive Arts Academy, you will be an inspiration to your students and will contribute to achieving excellence in teaching and learning using innovative and emerging technologies. You will have an excellent up to date skillset which will include, practical and theoretical aspects of music, including performance skills, music production techniques, and/or industry-relevant experience. You will deliver a curriculum that is cutting-edge as we prepare our learners for an ever-growing creative industry. We are looking for motivated individuals who have excellent interpersonal skills and can engage, motivate and inspire our students. We offer a range of courses including L2 to L3 UAL in Music Performance and Production. Our cohort is a mixture of 16–18 year olds and adult learners.
Key Responsibilities
1. To contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review
1. To be aware of national developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis 3. Plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons in order to achieve effective management of the learning process
2. Plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students and encourage independence and student autonomy
3. Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident and valued
4. Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes
5. To set and mark work in accordance with College and School Assessment policies, to record work carried out and assessment of same
6. Track all students' progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies
7. Provide a balance of appropriate teaching styles and learning experiences
8. To be aware of external/internal assessment procedures and to play and appropriate part in their implementation
9. Evaluate and improve own communication skills to maximise effective communication and overcome barriers
10. To liaise with Head of School in contributing to the design of programmes and teaching approaches which will enable curriculum areas to achieve high standards and value added
11. To liaise with Head of School and curriculum teams in contributing to the administration necessary to support the teaching, learning and assessment within the subject area
12. To work with colleagues with relevant expertise to identify and address additional student English and Maths skills development in subject area
13. To review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development
14. To implement innovation into teaching, learning and assessment.
15. To communicate and consult with parents, carers and students including Parent's Evening, Welcome Evenings, events and open evenings
16. To ensure that all students in the subject area comply with College's policies and procedures
17. To provide enrichment opportunities that are exciting, motivating and enhance the student experience
18. Welcomes NQTs
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Criteria:
* Educated to Level 4 e.g. Degree or equivalent in a Music Performance and Production subject specialism
* Inspire and motivate learners
* Knowledge and understanding of Music Industries.
* Engaged in Continuing Professional Development
* Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves
* Ability to problem solve
* Ability collaboratively with industry employers and colleagues
Desirable Criteria:
* A recognised Teaching qualification or vocational experience
* Ability to embed innovation in the curriculum through the use of emerging technologies
* Experience of assessing students' needs and planning curriculum for their benefit including Innovative learning
* Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes
* Knowledge or experience around T-Level provision
* Knowledge or experience in teaching HE
Please Note
This role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive sufficient applications. Early submission is strongly encouraged.
Benefits
Why Join The City of Liverpool College?
As a valued member of our College community, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
Here are some of the benefits available to you:
Generous holiday allowance
60 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 annual wellbeing day
Pension Scheme
You'll be part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions of up to 24%—one of the best pension packages in the sector.
Employee Benefits Platform
As part of your role, you'll have access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, a one-stop hub for a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and everyday savings. You'll be able to access discounts at major supermarkets, fashion and lifestyle retailers, tech stores, travel providers, and more. You'll also benefit from the Cycle to Work Scheme, cinema and leisure discounts and tech and home appliance discounts, with the option of spreading the cost through salary sacrifice. The platform is part of our commitment to supporting you in every aspect of your working life – and beyond.
Health and Wellbeing
As part of our commitment to supporting your health and wellbeing, all employees have access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a completely confidential support service available 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you're facing personal challenges, looking for advice, or simply need someone to talk to, Health Assured is here to help. Through Health Assured, you can access a 24/7 confidential helpline, face to face, online or telephone counselling, as well as structured support for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, legal and financial concerns.
You'll also have access to the online wellbeing portal, a
secure, user-friendly platform offering a wide range of self-help resources, health assessments, articles, and guidance covering emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, and to the Wisdom App, which offers mood trackers and wellbeing tools, meditation guides, fitness videos, and self-help modules
as well as daily wellbeing tips.
You'll also be entitled to a free eye test through our voucher scheme with Specsavers, which covers a full eye exam (worth up to £25) and even includes £45 towards a pair of glasses. We also offer free flu vaccinations to help keep you feeling your best all year round.
Travel
We offer interest-free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail. That means you can enjoy the savings of up to two months' free travel—without having to cover the full cost upfront. It's all about making your commute more affordable and less stressful.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee's work-life balance.
Professional Development
We're passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities—designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career.
College Benefits
Our excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff. You can also access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons, and a staff discount at our Academy Restaurant.