Job
Overview
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is recognised as a world leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative economies. We enjoy an international and national reputation for the quality of our teaching, our world class facilities and an enviable track record of graduate employment and alumni successes.
This is our 30th anniversary year and is an exciting time to join us, as our new Strategic Plan for 2027–2032 is developed and embedded, we expand our postgraduate portfolio and build on newly awarded probationary degree-awarding powers.
What you’ll do
We are looking for an individual to be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and development of the programme. This includes oversight of curriculum design and delivery, assessment and quality assurance processes, and the effective management of staff and resources.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the institution to ensure the programme remains academically rigorous, vocationally relevant, and aligned with current industry practice.
This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape the next generation of multi-skilled performers while driving academic excellence and innovation in vocational training. You will be a skilled educator and practitioner with a strong background in performing arts and higher education. Your responsibilities include:
Programme Leadership & Curriculum Management
· Lead and manage the BA (Hons) Acting (Musicianship) programme
· Ensure curriculum remains industry-relevant and aligned with national standards
· Oversee effective teaching, staffing, and timetabling
· Support Level Leaders and academic staff development
Assessment & Academic Quality
· Manage assessment, marking, and feedback processes
· Ensure accuracy and integrity of assessment data and reporting
· Contribute to assessment boards and academic monitoring
Quality Assurance
· Maintain programme documentation and quality standards
· Liaise with senior academic staff and external examiners
· Lead on programme reviews, evaluation, and continuous improvement
Student Recruitment & Support
· Support marketing and recruitment activities
· Lead auditions, interviews, and student selection
· Oversee student induction, guidance, and retention strategies
Who we’re looking for
The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent qualification, with proven expertise in programme leadership or management. A postgraduate or AdvanceHE Fellowship would be advantageous.
You will bring substantial professional experience alongside a proven track record of teaching in higher education or a comparable vocational setting. Experience of programme leadership or academic management is essential, as is the ability to contribute to curriculum development and delivery.
You should have a clear understanding of contemporary industry practices and be able to prepare students for professional careers through high-quality, practice-based teaching. Experience of assessment, interdisciplinary teaching, and higher education quality processes is expected.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, lead teams, and support student development in an inclusive learning environment.
In return we offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, Teacher’s pension contribution and holiday entitlements, complimentary tickets to our inhouse productions, and the opportunity to become part of our unique international community of creatives, performers, technicians, managers, cultural leaders, and filmmakers.
The postholder would ideally be available to start from September or as soon as possible thereafter.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 12.00 noon
Interview date: W/C 1st June 2026
You can download or request a hard copy of the details, and an application form related to this post from our website on the following link:
https://lipa.ac.uk/about-us/working-here/
CV’s will not be accepted.
Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on recruit@lipa.ac.uk or 0151 330 3091.
Please send your completed application form to recruit@lipa.ac.uk
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender.
Appointments will always be made on merit.
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