Creative Industries Professionals and Academics
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Position Overview & Specifications
ACM, the Institute for Creative Industries Education, has recently launched a brand new degree in ‘Creative Industries Futures’ . To further support the delivery of this programme we are expanding our team by hiring tutors across all areas of the organisation.
At ACM our Tutors play a critical role in achieving excellent, measurable, quality results in the education sector for all of our students.
Applicants should have proven experience in HE teaching within areas such as Music Performance (Guitar/Bass/Drums/Keys/Vocals), Music Production, Songwriting, Creative Artistry, Rap & MC, Music Business and Entrepreneurship, Music Analysis, Games Development, Games Art & Animation, Academic Research, Creative and Cultural Industries Research and/or Project Management.
We are looking for people who can add their own excellence in their chosen field to enhance our creative industries education environment even further.
ACM has campuses in London, Birmingham and Guildford, delivering a mixture of on-site and online learning. Our innovative curriculum model includes the UK’s first accelerated degree programme with integrated Masters qualification and pioneering short-courses. Our tutors are dedicated industry professionals with a passion for teaching and developing our students within their chosen specialisms.
Also within the ACM group is Metropolis Studios, Europe’s largest recording complex, where over 50% of UK chart music is recorded, mixed or mastered in an average year. The ACM-Metropolis partnership connects our cutting edge curriculum to real-world industry practice, supported by collaboration in research, development and large-scale projects.
We are recruiting for variable hours and permanent contracts ranging from HE Cohort Tutor to Senior Lecturer level (subject to your level of experience and qualifications). When applying please specify the discipline(s) that you specialise in, the campus(es) you could work at, salary expectation and which of the following contract types you would like to be considered for:
- Variable Hours Tutor
- Variable Hours Senior Lecturer
- Permanent Tutor
- Permanent Senior Lecturer
If you would like to join us for a new and exciting challenge from September 2023 , please apply today by sending your completed application formto recruit@acm.ac.uk
ACM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of our students and staff and follows Safer Recruitment processes. All Applicants will be required to complete screening appropriate to the post. This includes a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and reference checks with past employers.
ACM reserves the right to close job adverts earlier than the advertised end date where required based on volume of applications.
All interviews will take place after the closing date.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Salary: From £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Life insurance
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Creative Industries Professionals and Academics roles across Academy of Contemporary Music's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,000 - £36,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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