Learning and Teaching Manager

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Salary Grade: £33,002 to £35,608 per annum
Closing date: 12 Noon, Friday 19 September 2025
Interview date: Monday 29 September 2025

The Royal Northern College of Music is looking for a manager to support the Director of Programmes in the effective delivery of Learning and Teaching activities including quality-related policies and procedures.  The role holder will work closely with the Director of Programmes to support Learning and Teaching activities and with the Academic Services Team and Executive Office.

This is an opportunity to join a world-leading conservatoire and support the operations, development and enhancement of our academic portfolio, including learning and teaching, academic staff development and access and participation.

Working on their own initiative, within the strategic direction from the Director of Programmes, the role-holder will manage regular learning and teaching activities, such as the Teaching Award Scheme, the Learning and Teaching conference, the Conservatoire Professional in Practice scheme (Advance HR Fellowship), Academic Staff Development and projects that are required to meet regulatory requirements, such as TEF, and programme development.

Central to effective academic governance and quality assurance, they will continuously build their knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education and Conservatoire sectors to provide informed support for the Director of Programmes, managing committee responsibilities and actions, including taking on specific aspects of work to support committee outcomes.

This role may be suitable for blended working.

For full details regarding this role please view the applicant pack, which can be found in the downloads section.

You can apply for this role via the Application Form at the bottom of this page. You will be required to submit a copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) and a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

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Once you have submitted your application you will receive an automated email from ‘RNCM Website’ confirming your Application Form submission for this role.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be submitted to the panel.

If you have any queries please contact our Human Resources department via email at [email protected]

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. More information on this can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

The RNCM is committed to safeguarding and we prioritise creating a safe and secure environment for everyone.  We seek individuals who share in our commitment to safeguarding and are willing to uphold these principles in all aspects of their work.



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