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About the Role

ICMP is seeking an inspiring and experienced Programme Leader to provide strategic and academic leadership for its BA (Hons) Songwriting and Production programme across its UK campuses. This role involves shaping and leading a growing area of Creative Practice provision, ensuring an outstanding student experience and high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment. The Programme Leader will drive innovation in curriculum design, programme delivery, and industry engagement to equip graduates for success in a rapidly evolving sector.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and academic leadership for the BA (Hons) Songwriting and Production programme.
Ensure an outstanding student experience and high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment.
Drive innovation in curriculum design, programme delivery, and industry engagement.
Equip graduates with the skills, knowledge, and creative confidence needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving sector.
Influence the development of songwriting education where ICMP is positioned as a leading provider nationally.

Requirements

Substantial experience in undergraduate teaching and academic leadership.
Experience in designing assessments that develop critical analysis and independent enquiry.
A track record of leading teams, enhancing the student experience, and managing academic programmes.
A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with awareness of inclusive pedagogies and current debates such as decolonising the curriculum.
The ability to motivate and support staff, foster collaboration, and align academic vision with strategic objectives.
Demonstrable research profile or industry practice evidenced through publications, applied research, or critically reflective industry work.
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Skills

Songwriting
Production
Academic leadership
Curriculum design
Programme delivery
Industry engagement
Critical analysis
Independent enquiry
Team leadership
Student experience enhancement
Academic programme management
Equity, diversity, and inclusion
Inclusive pedagogies
Research-informed thinking

Location

ICMP UK (London)
London
Liverpool
Leeds

Work Type

Part-time
0.6 FTE
22.2 hours per week

Experience Level

Based on experience

Salary/Compensations

Competitive Salary

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme
Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme with Royal London Pension
Cycle to Work Scheme
Enhanced Maternity and Adoption Pay
Enhanced Paternity Pay
Occupational Sick Pay
Healthcare Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Programme (Legal & General)
Group Income Protection (Legal & General)
Life Assurance (Legal & General)
Season Ticket Loans
Ride to Work Scheme
Staff Discounts – Short Courses 2025-2026
50% off ICMP courses
3 business closure days in addition to 33 days of entitled AL inclusive of public/bank holidays

About the Company

AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK, united around strong values and a vision for creativity and innovation.
With over 40 years of experience, their graduates are successful in the music, film, games, and creative media sectors.
SAE Institute, founded in 1976, is a global higher education provider focused on creating a talent pipeline for the creative media industries with over 40 campuses in 28 countries.
SAE Institute in Europe is part of AD Education, delivering industry-focused creative education to over 30,000 students.
SAE offers degrees across eight subject areas: Audio, Content Creation & Online Marketing, Film, Game Art Animation, Games Programming, Music Business, Visual Effects, and Web Development.
ICMP (The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance) is a leading UK music school with campuses in London, and opening in Liverpool and Leeds in 2025.
For over 35 years, ICMP has been at the forefront of contemporary music education, offering personalized, industry-focused training.
ICMP delivers innovative undergraduate and postgraduate courses with specializations in Electronic Music Production, Live Event Management, and Music Marketing.

Equal Opportunity

ADE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
ADE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.