Programme Leader - BA Songwriting and Production

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

Programme Leader - BA (Hons) Songwriting and Production
📍 Location: ICMP UK (London)
📄 Contract Type: Part-time - 0.6 FTE, 22.2 hours per week
💰 Salary: Competitive Salary, based on experience
📅 Closing Date: Monday 24th 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

ICMP is seeking an inspiring and experienced Programme Leader to provide strategic and academic leadership for our BA (Hons) Songwriting and Production  programme across our UK campuses. 

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a growing area of our Creative Practice provision. Delivered across ICMP's campuses in London, Liverpool and Leeds, the programme occupies a unique position within our songwriting provision and is designed to equip students with the creative, technical and entrepreneurial skills required for success as a writer-producer. 

As Programme Leader, you will provide strategic and academic leadership, ensuring an outstanding student experience and high standards of teaching, learning and assessment. Working closely with academic colleagues, you'll drive innovation in curriculum design, programme delivery and industry engagement, ensuring that graduates are equipped with the skills, knowledge and creative confidence needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving sector. 

This role presents an exciting opportunity to influence the development of the subject, where ICMP is positioned as a leading provider of songwriting education on a national scale. 

Please note: The role profile for this position has recently been revised and is currently under consultation with existing post holders. As a result, it remains subject to minor amendments. A finalised version of the role profile will be shared with applicants once the consultation period has concluded. 

About You

You are a passionate and proven academic leader with a strong background in songwriting and production. You bring: 

• Substantial experience in undergraduate-graduate teaching and academic leadership, including designing assessments that develop critical analysis and independent enquiry 

• A track record of leading teams, enhancing the student experience, and managing academic programmes 

• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with awareness of inclusive pedagogies and current debates such as decolonising the curriculum 

• The ability to motivate and support staff, foster collaboration, and align academic vision with strategic objectives 

• A demonstrable research profile or industry practice - evidenced through publications, applied research, or critically reflective industry work - that models the research-informed thinking students are expected to develop 

Why Join us?

ICMP is a leader in contemporary music education. We are proud of our innovative, industry-connected approach and our commitment to creating an inclusive and inspiring learning environment. 

This is an opportunity to lead an exciting and growing area of provision, working with talented students and colleagues across our UK campuses while helping shape the future of electronic music education. 

If you're ready to make a significant impact on the next generation of electronic music producers, artists and DJs, we'd love to hear from you. 

Please see full job description & person specification here.

Applicant closing date: Monday 24th 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

Employee Assistance Programme

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme with Royal London Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Adoption Pay

Enhanced Paternity Pay

Occupational Sick Pay

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (Legal & General)

Group Income Protection (Legal & General)

Life Assurance (Legal & General)

Season Ticket Loans 

Ride to Work Scheme

Staff Discounts – Short Courses 2025-2026

50% off ICMP courses 

3 business closure days in addition to 33 days of entitled AL inclusive of public/bank holidays