Deputy Head of Composition

0.8 FTE, Permanent contract

The RNCM is seeking to appoint a Deputy Head of Composition. The appointee will be a composer with extensive professional experience and a passion for developing the composition offer at a world leading conservatoire with a focus on creativity and innovation.

While an essential area of experience will be acoustic instrumental and vocal composition, additional and complementary areas of expertise might include composition for theatre, dance, screen, video game, and/or experimental popular music.

The appointee will have appropriate teaching experience in higher education, or other specialist composition teaching experience. The role involves teaching individual and group composition across the undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes.

The appointee will be expected to support the Head of Composition in the day-to-day running of the School of Composition and contribute to its strategic direction. This will include (but is not limited to): student recruitment; examination and assessment; curriculum/module design and coordination; rehearsal and seminar supervision; developing student performance and workshop opportunities.

The role is 0.8FTE with the successful candidate to start in September 2025 (or as soon after as possible). Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Larry Goves: Larry.Goves@rncm.ac.uk

For full details and how to apply please visit our website at www.rncm.ac.uk/about/job-vacancies.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be submitted to the panel.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  Some applicants may require sponsorship from the College and a visa from UKVI to take up the role if successful. More information on this can be found here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Closing date: 12 Noon, Monday 23^rd June 2025

Interview date: Thursday 3 and Friday 4 July 2025

The RNCM is committed to safeguarding and we prioritise creating a safe and secure environment for everyone.  We seek individuals who share in our commitment to safeguarding and are willing to uphold these principles in all aspects of their work.

RNCM recognises that music is in every culture.

We are committed to building a diverse community of staff and students.

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