Lecturer in Performing Arts and Music; Vocals Specialist

Lecturer in Performing Arts and Music (Vocals Specialist)

Final date to receive applications: 25 June 2026

Department: PAR - Performing Arts Team

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bath, England

Reporting To: Kristopher Hallett

Compensation: £30,348 - £40,016 / year

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Interview Date: 2 July

Salary Bands: Unqualified Lecturer Salary (P25-P27 £ 30,348.15 - £32,186.70);
Qualified Lecturer Salary L5 and above (P27-P35 £ 32,186.70 - £40,015.50)

Key

Purpose:

To plan, deliver and evaluate engaging, industry-relevant teaching, learning and assessment across Performing Arts programmes (Levels 1–3), with a specialist focus on vocal performance. The role will support learners in developing vocal technique, performance confidence, and stylistic versatility across genres including musical theatre, contemporary commercial music, and other vocal disciplines.

The postholder will contribute to curriculum development, recruitment, and the effective running of the department, while maintaining high standards of teaching, safeguarding, and student support.

Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.

• Deliver high-quality teaching in Performing Arts, with a specialism in vocals and singing technique, including musical theatre repertoire and contemporary styles.
• Plan and deliver vocal training sessions covering technique, repertoire, ensemble singing, audition preparation, and performance practice.
• Support learners through rehearsals, devising processes, and public performances.
• Differentiate delivery to meet the needs of mixed-ability groups, including both trained singers and beginners.
• Monitor and assess learner progress in line with awarding 414 body requirements.
• Embed equality, diversity, and inclusion within teaching content and the performing arts industry context.

• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Degree-level qualification in Musical Theatre, Performing Arts, Music or related subject.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above).

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part-time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension)
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
• Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock