Hourly Paid Lecturer in Live Production - Watford Campus WD17 3EZ

Hourly Paid Lecturer in Live Production

Location: Watford Campus WD17 3EZSalary: From *GBP*32.46 (unqualified) - *GBP*35.18 (qualified Level 5 teaching and above) per hour. Depending on qualifications and expertise.Contractual Hours: Basis: Hourly Paid

The School of Performance, Music and Media is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Live Production / Production Arts Lecturer to deliver high‑quality teaching on our Level 3 Live Production courses. This role is ideal for a practitioner with strong industry experience in stage management, technical stage lighting, and sound, who is passionate about developing the next generation of creative professionals.

 

You will contribute to the planning, delivery, and assessment of a broad curriculum that reflects current industry practice and supports learners in progressing to higher education or employment within the creative industries.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Deliver engaging teaching and learning across BTEC Level 3 Live Production programmes, including:
  • • Developing Production Skills and Techniques
    • Contributing to a Production
    • Using Development Plans to Refine Skills
    • Producing a Personal Project
    • Using Material for Self‑Promotion and Networking
    • Planning a Career in the Industry

• Teach practical and theoretical elements of stage management, technical stage lighting, and sound is a must.
• Plan, assess, and internally verify learner work in line with awarding body and college requirements.
• Support learners through rehearsal, live performance, and technical production processes.
• Promote professional behaviours, teamwork, health & safety, and industry best practice.
• Track learner progress, provide constructive feedback, and support achievement and retention.
• Contribute to productions, showcases, and enrichment activities.
• Work collaboratively within the department to develop curriculum, resources, and facilities.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in live production, stage management, lighting, and sound.
• Ability to teach both practical and theoretical aspects of live production.
• Experience working with Level 3 learners (or equivalent).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and learner development.

 

This role is 20 hours per week, based at our Watford Campus. The closing date for applications is Friday 22^nd May 2026. The successful candidate will join the team from August 2026.

 

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.

 

We have a free on site gym at our Watford Campus and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

 

For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing jobs@westherts.ac.uk.

 

WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role please contact the Human Resources department.