Academic Dean LCCM

at  Global University Systems

Entity: LCCM – London College of Contemporary Music
Job Title: Academic Dean
Role Type: Permanent/ Full time – 40 hours per week
Location: The Music Box, 241 Union Street, London, SE1 0LR
Salary: Competitive

LONDON COLLEGE OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC (LCCM)

Are you passionate about quality and standards in higher education and highly experienced in shaping teaching and learning strategies in music, arts or other creative subject areas? At LCCM we are looking for a proven academic leader to help us continue to deliver a sector-leading education for our growing and diverse student population.
Our students absolutely love The Music Box, our custom built six-storey creative hub in Central London featuring recording studios and a fully licensed entertainment venue as well as classrooms, performance and practice rooms, Mac labs, piano rooms and soundproofed practice booths.
We already have a reputation for attracting, nurturing and producing switched on, industry ready talent. Our graduates are musicians, songwriters and producers working with the likes of George Ezra, Jalen Ngonda, & Jordan Rakei; artists in their own right such as Tom Walker, Annatoria, Joy Anonymous or Rhys Lewis and rising executives at leading music companies like Warner, Universal, Sony and Live Nation.
Music can be the great leveler. We are committed to supporting and nurturing talent from all backgrounds, fostering creativity and communication skills, transforming lives and the industry by preparing our students for success in a future music industry that they will help shape. If this is a vision you can lead and deliver, please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.

REQUIREMENTS:

Proven experience in a leadership or managerial role within an educational institution
Experience in curriculum development, quality assurance, and staff development
Significant experience in teaching within the arts and humanities
Demonstrated ability to think creatively and develop innovative teaching and learning approaches
A minimum of a postgraduate award in a relevant field (e.g., music education, higher education, curriculum development).
Proven initiative and strategic vision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational and project management skills
Proficiency in using learning management systems, educational software, and other learning technologies
A team player with a collaborative approach to work, able to foster positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join our team as Academic Dean. You will lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of teaching and learning across the college’s programmes, ensuring high standards of academic quality which prepares our talented students for meaningful and sustainable careers in music and entertainment. Success in this role will be measured by us meeting and consistently exceeding sector benchmarks in engagement, retention, student satisfaction and progression into high skilled employment in the music industry.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Academic Leadership
Teaching Excellence & Quality Assurance
Curriculum Development
KPI Management
Staff Development
Student Experience and Success
External Engagement