Faculty Manager
Salary £ 50,000
Sidcup, London
Vacancy listed 15/09/2026
Application deadline 29/09/2026
Details
The Role

We are seeking a Faculty Manager to play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of teaching across Bird Conservatoire. You will help maintain consistent delivery across our programmes, providing the operational support that underpins our training.

Working closely with the programme team, you will oversee the operational arrangements that support teaching delivery and respond effectively when issues arise. This is a hands-on role requiring sound judgement and a proactive approach, with a clear focus on maintaining continuity and minimising disruption to the student experience. 

We are particularly interested in candidates with an understanding of teaching or training operations within a structured environment and experience of working in high-pressure, fast-paced environments requiring rapid decision-making. You will bring experience of using data and operational insight to inform decision-making and improve processes, together with strong organisational capability and the ability to manage multiple operational priorities simultaneously.


About BIRD

Located in South-East London, BIRD is an outstanding Dance and Musical Theatre Conservatoire, offering multidisciplinary courses to a diverse and international student body. Our emphasis is on student-centred learning with bespoke programmes that are aligned with the performing arts industry. With extensive facilities, exceptional faculty and an in-house agency, graduates enjoy incredible long-term success.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics.


Hours per week: 35 hours
Holiday: 30 days per annum, plus bank holidays and closure days at Christmas
DBS check: This role may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

Pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance plus discretionary additional closure days, enhanced sick pay, parking on site, Employee Assistance Program, eye care vouchers

Notes

Please apply using the application form linked below and upload it to the CV section.

Applications without an application form will not be considered.

Attached documents
Title File
Application form BIRD_Application_Form_v2.0.docx
Faculty Manager Job Description Faculty_Manager_Job_Description.pdf