Barking & Dagenham College
Performing & Production Arts Lecturer
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Lecturer – Performing & Production Arts
Inspire Performance. Ignite Creativity. Shape the Future of the Creative Industries.
Our Story
Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community-focused college with a strong reputation for technical and vocational excellence. Established in 1961 and operating across Barking and Rush Green campuses, we support thousands of learners and apprentices each year to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive.
We have invested over £50m in our facilities over the past nine years, including our East London Institute of Technology, creating outstanding learning and working environments for staff and students alike.
Join our Performing & Production Arts team and help develop the next generation of performers, creatives and production professionals through engaging, industry-informed teaching.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Lecturer in Performing & Production Arts, you'll deliver inspiring, learner-centred teaching across a range of Performing and Production Arts programmes. You'll help learners develop the practical, technical and professional skills they need to progress into higher education or careers within the creative industries.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Performing & Production Arts programmes.
- Plan engaging lessons using innovative, flexible and blended learning approaches that motivate learners.
- Assess learner work, including major projects, providing timely, constructive feedback and support throughout the assessment process.
- Monitor learner progress, maintain accurate records and complete all teaching administration effectively.
- Provide personal tutoring, coaching and pastoral support to help learners achieve their goals.
- Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement initiatives and learner recruitment activities.
- Participate in open events, enrichment activities, study trips, course team meetings and wider College initiatives.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment while keeping up to date with current Performing & Production Arts industry practice.
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What We’re Looking For
We're looking for an enthusiastic and creative educator who can bring industry knowledge, energy and passion into the classroom.
You Will Ideally Have
- A Level 3 qualification (or above) in Performing & Production Arts or a relevant subject.
- A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.
- Recent experience teaching Performing & Production Arts programmes.
- Current or recent industry experience within Performing & Production Arts would be advantageous.
- Excellent teaching, learning and assessment skills, with the ability to adapt delivery to different learning styles.
- Strong organisational, IT and administrative skills with experience of maintaining accurate learner records.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, alongside the ability to inspire and motivate learners.
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and creating an inclusive learning environment.
- A passion for continuous professional development and learner enrichment activities.
What’s In It for You?
We Offer a Wide Range Of Benefits, Including
- Competitive salary – Lecturer Salary Scale LEC 15–36 (dependent on qualifications and experience).
- Generous holiday and pension packages.
- Ongoing CPD and opportunities to develop both your teaching practice and industry expertise.
- Free parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemes.
- The opportunity to work with talented learners in a vibrant, creative environment where you can make a lasting impact.
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Barking & Dagenham College is committed to best practice relating to safer recruitment and safeguarding. Please note that all employment checks are made in-line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. For further information relating to onboarding expectations/our safeguarding framework, please speak with the Talent team directly.
As part of our commitment to a safe and professional working environment, Barking & Dagenham College may conduct a check of publicly available social media profiles (e.g. LinkedIn, X, Facebook etc.) as part of pre-onboarding checks. For further information, please request a copy of our Social Media Checks policy directly from the Talent team.
Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, safely and without fear of judgment or persecution. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. Should you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know. You will not be disadvantaged for stating your needs, and we want to support you to do your best in this process.
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