AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group’s institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields. Our market-leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK. 

Established in 1976, SAE spans the globe with over 50 campuses in 23 countries and delivers world-class education to over 12,000 students in state-of-the-art creative facilities. Our students come from diverse social, cultural, educational and artistic backgrounds, with different personalities and experiences. It is our goal to embrace those differences and to allow each and every student to develop their own individual style and apply it to the industry skills taught at SAE. Our ultimate goal is to prepare the students for a realistic work environment making the course, facilities, lecturers as well as the atmosphere as close to the industry working environment as possible.

Requirements

Senior Lecturer - School of Audio & Music Production (SoAMP) - INTERNAL POST ONLY

📍 Location: ICMP UK (Leeds/Liverpool)
💼 Department: Academic
📄 Contract Type: 0.4 FTE (subject to Academic Workload Tariff and business need) 
💰 Salary: Competitive Salary, based on experience
📅 Closing Date: Monday 31st August 2026

About Us

SAE Institute was founded in 1976 and is a globally operating higher education provider focused on creating a talent pipeline for the creative media industries. Our network of campuses spans over 28 countries on six continents with more than 40 campuses. SAE Institute in Europe is Part of the AD Education group of companies, delivering industry-focused creative education to more than 30,000 students. SAE offers industry-focused Creative Media Degrees across eight subject areas – Audio, Content Creation & Online Marketing, Film, Game Art Animation, Games Programming, Music Business, Visual Effects, and Web Development.  

ICMP (The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance) is a leading UK music school with campuses in London and in 2025 opening in Liverpool and Leeds. For over 35 years, ICMP has been at the forefront of contemporary music education, offering personalised, industry-focused training to help students thrive in the competitive music industry. ICMP delivers innovative undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including specialisations in Electronic Music Production, Live Event Management, and Music Marketing. 

The Opportunity

The School of Audio & Music Production is seeking to appoint experienced and industry-active educators to join our academic teams in Leeds and Liverpool as Senior Lecturers. 

These roles have been created as part of ICMP's Academic Leadership Model and are designed to provide greater academic stability and leadership support at campus level. Working closely with Academic Managers and Programme Leaders, Senior Lecturers will contribute to high-quality teaching, support student success, and help coordinate the day-to-day delivery of programmes within the School. 

The successful candidates will combine teaching excellence, subject expertise and academic leadership to enhance the student experience, support student retention and contribute to the continued development of our Audio & Music Production provision. 

The Role

Senior Lecturers contribute across five core areas of academic activity: 

Teaching 

• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. 

• Create inclusive and industry-informed learning experiences. 

• Support student achievement through effective teaching and assessment practices. 

• Teach across Audio & Music Production modules aligned to your area of expertise. 

Module Leadership 

• Lead designated modules and coordinate teaching activity where required. 

• Develop module content, learning activities and learning resources. 

• Support consistency and quality across programme delivery. 

• Contribute to curriculum enhancement and periodic review activities. 

Assessment 

• Design, deliver and review assessments. 

• Mark and moderate student work in accordance with institutional policies. 

• Provide timely, constructive and developmental feedback.

• Support progression boards and quality assurance processes. 

Student Support 

• Provide academic guidance and support to students. 

• Support student engagement, progression and retention initiatives. 

• Work collaboratively with Student Services, Academic Managers and Programme Leaders. 

• Contribute positively to the wider student experience. 

Academic Leadership 

• Support Academic Managers and Programme Leaders with programme administration and delivery. 

• Provide assessment support and academic coordination. 

• Line manage and mentor an agreed allocation of lecturers, where required. 

• Attend programme meetings and contribute to quality enhancement activities. 

• Support student recruitment activities including Open Days and Applicant Events. 

• Contribute to wider School and institutional projects. 

Working Pattern and Remuneration 

These roles may be appointed on either a fractional contract or an hourly paid basis. 

Work allocation will be agreed in line with the Academic Workload Tariff and may include a combination of: 

• Teaching 

• Module leadership 

• Assessment and moderation 

• Meetings and administration 

• Student support and pastoral activities 

• Tutor line management responsibilities 

• Recruitment and outreach activities 

The precise allocation of duties and hours will vary depending on cohort sizes, programme requirements, module leadership responsibilities and any associated academic management duties. 

Why Join ICMP? 

Joining ICMP means becoming part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to developing the next generation of creative professionals. You'll work alongside talented educators and industry practitioners while helping to shape innovative programmes that prepare students for successful careers in the music and audio industries. 

Please see full job description & person specification here.

Applicant closing date: Monday 31st August 2026.

Note: ADE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. ADE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package