Catalyst Institute for Creative Arts and Technology is an international, creative production learning community based at the extraordinary Funkhaus facility. We deliver bachelor and master’s degree programmes in music production, film, visual effects, and screen acting to students from more than 50 countries.
Our courses are based on the values and concepts of progressive education whilst complying with the rigorous requirements of a UK university qualification. We encourage students to push their creative boundaries way beyond what they thought possible at the same time as engaging with their personal growth as a human being.
We aim to become THE international creative production and performance learning institution of choice for students from around the world. We are dedicated to building a diverse team in our multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from minority groups and women.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced academic to run the first year of our programme as part of our music school. Internally we call this role Certificate Lead referring to Level 4 of the British education system.
As Certificate Lead you will be tasked with overseeing and administering the first year of our Bachelor in Creative Audio Production & Sound Engineering (CAP). You will have the support of multiple roles within the organisation and work closely with the CAP Programme Lead (2.-3. year, BA) to ensure seamless academic progression.
The programme focuses on a mix between educating our students in artistic development as well as the opportunity to use their knowledge in the role of an audio professional working with and for others. The results we are trying to achieve are the creation of a strong and versatile portfolio addressing these two sectors. That’s why we offer workshops addressing creative processes and composition as well as topics like recording, production aesthetics, mixing, acoustics and the creation of a personal industry profile.
Below you’ll find a list of responsibilities that the Certificate Lead role carries, along with more details. This position is a part-time position with working hours dependent on the skills you have to offer and the amount of teaching you choose to take on. We encourage applications from adaptable and flexible individuals who are looking for new opportunities to grow!
Purpose
Upholding the vision and direction of the certificate year in line with the BA programme
Accountabilities
Aligning the vision for the certificate year with that of the BA programme
Planning, structuring, scheduling and tutor allocation for the programme
Overseeing the first year’s content development, delivery methods and assessment practices.
Developing and updating the programme with programme lead and student/team needs and resources
Keeping clear and accessible administrative records and processes in line with the needs of academic standards (e.g Peer Review, Semester Reports, Programme Reports, etc..)
Designing and refining facilities in line with programme needs with facilities team
Representing the programme at open days in consultation with the Programme Lead
Providing experience and advice for certificate supervisors and workshop mentors.
Holding freelance tutors accountable to their detailed role description
Processing and resolving freelance tutor issues when requested
About You
You may have many or all of these qualities/experiences:
A general sense for student development
The willingness to balance administrative work with teaching and managing
Holding up the broader picture and goals, instead of getting lost in detail
Strong pedagogical background, with a relevant B.A to back it up (M.A a bonus)
Strong communicator speaking and writing English at a high level
An interest in progressive education methodologies (PBL a bonus)
Highly developed real-world teaching practice at Higher Education level
Efficiency in designing and carrying out administration processes
Ability to critique and guide the teaching and assessment of others
Experience in conceiving, developing and enacting planning strategies
Achieving great results with ideas rather than large budgets
Happy to get your hands dirty and be a team player
We are looking for someone who is experienced in and fascinated by music production and would like to apply their knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject to a learning environment.
You should be able to demonstrate that you are exceptionally capable with evidence of earlier real-world roles/ projects to prove your abilities with a deep knowledge and practical understanding of working in a higher education environment (UK HE sector a bonus).
Next Steps
Instead of sending a traditional cover letter, describe to us in 500 words your perspective on music education and how you feel it could develop. Please also include your most recent CV. Link to some examples of your work or portfolio (if available). All of our Leads are teaching as part of the education team. Please send a list of subjects that you feel are within your comfort zone.
Email this to
[email protected] in PDF format with the subject “CAP Certificate Lead”.
Closing date: 03/06/22
Please note that interviews will not start before mid July. We are looking forward to reading your application!
