Chief Examiner Music Performance and Production
11263
Permanent
Full time - 37 hours per week
Yes - Basic DBS
External and internal
15 October 2024 23:55
The opportunity
UAL Awarding Body are recruiting for the post of Chief Examiner for Music Performance and Production. To join us, you'll need a proven track record working in the Further Education sector.
Working closely with the Associate Dean of Academic Standards and team of Chief Examiners, you will provide expert advice, subject knowledge and academic input to the design, development, delivery and assessment of UAL Awarding Body qualifications in all aspects of music performance and production including, but not limited to, qualifications at Level 1, 2, 3 and L4.
About you
An expert in your field you will have a degree in music or an equivalent professional qualification in the music sector and you'll have a comprehensive understanding of UAL Awarding Body qualifications, educational frameworks and the requirements of educational regulatory bodies such as Ofqual and CCEA, and the Department for Education.
The ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively, setting standards particularly relating to assessment, quality assurance, external verification and/or external moderation is essential.
This role does require the post-holder to have a DBS check in place.
In addition, you will keep abreast of contemporary developments in the music industry through your network of professional contacts and a commitment to continuing professional development. Recent music industry experience would be advantageous and experience of leading on, or contributing to, the design and development of regulated qualifications is desirable.
Please apply early as this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Stages involved in the process: Application, Shortlisting, , Onboarding.
As part of your application, you will need to write a supporting statement in no more than 1,500 words that covers some/all of the competencies that can be found in the person specification. The application form will let you know exactly criteria are being tested.
We advise you to apply early as the application closing date may be brought forward if we receive enough applications. If you have any general questions or require any reasonable adjustments, please get in touch via RKEEstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.
We understand the benefits of using AI in work. However, if you are thinking of using AI to support your application, we ask you to think carefully about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. Therefore, we encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
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