Director of Learning & Teaching

Director of Learning & Teaching

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts Closing date: Fri, 10 Apr 2026

Artform: Performing arts
Role: Teaching
Contract: Permanent
North West

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of Learning & Teaching to join the Executive Leadership Team. The postholder will play a central strategic and operational role in embedding our New Degree Awarding Powers and advancing a cohesive, high-performing creative learning environment.

Job Description

The successful candidate will lead the continued development of an innovative, practice and industry-informed curriculum across undergraduate and postgraduate provision, ensuring excellence in teaching, curriculum quality and student outcomes. The role carries institution-wide responsibility for academic quality and standards, curriculum development and enhancement, teaching innovation and professional practice, and the delivery of an outstanding and inclusive student experience. You will champion our values and drive continuous improvement, fostering a culture of ambition, collaboration and professional excellence across all areas of provision.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will hold a degree and postgraduate qualification in a relevant creative discipline and bring extensive experience of specialist higher education and the creative industries. You will demonstrate a strong track record of strategic and operational leadership in learning and teaching, curriculum development and academic innovation, alongside clear evidence of impact on student success, quality enhancement and institutional performance.

This is a significant opportunity to shape the future of our creative learning environment at a defining point in our journey and to influence the development of the next generation of creative professionals.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Director of Learning & Teaching
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Performing arts
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 10 Apr 2026
  • Location:
    North West
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Job: Director of Learning & Teaching

Job: Director of Learning & Teaching

Organisation: The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Postcode: L1 9HF

How to Apply

You can download or request a hard copy of the details, and an application form related to this post from our website on the following link:

https://lipa.ac.uk/about-us/working-here/

CV’s will not be accepted.

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on [email protected] or 0151 330 3091.

Please send your completed application form to [email protected]