Course Leader BA Theatre and Performance Design

The opportunity

Wimbledon College of Arts, part of University of the Arts London (UAL), is seeking a Course Leader for BA Theatre and Performance Design to provide academic leadership for a well-established undergraduate course within the Theatre, Screen & Performance Arts Programme. The role offers the chance to shape curriculum direction, uphold academic standards and lead a course that values rigour, experimentation and contemporary practice. Working closely with the Programme Director, you’ll set the agenda for course development while ensuring a high-quality, supportive student experience.

The role combines strategic oversight with active academic leadership. You’ll lead and support a team of academic staff and visiting practitioners, contribute to programme-wide initiatives, and play a key role in recruitment, validation, review and external engagement. Alongside leadership responsibilities and teaching, there is scope to remain connected to research or professional practice, contributing to the wider academic and cultural life of the College and University.

Your profile

The role would suit an experienced theatre or performance design academic or practitioner with a strong understanding of higher education teaching and course leadership. A credible profile within the discipline, combined with the ability to guide curriculum development, academic standards and inclusive teaching practice is essential.

A collaborative and organised approach is important, alongside confidence in balancing creative vision with operational delivery. Experience of leading teams, managing resources and responding thoughtfully to student feedback and performance data is expected. An ongoing engagement with contemporary debates in theatre and performance, and a reflective approach to teaching and leadership, will support success in the role.

Closing date: Wednesday 18 February 2026 @ 23.55

Scheduled interview date: Monday 2 March 2026

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Esther Armstrong/Programme Director for Theatre Screen and Performance Arts e.armstrong@wimbledon.arts.ac.uk 

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact CCW.staffrecruit@arts.ac.uk

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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