Kirsty A.
Mid-Level Performing Arts Lecturer
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Kirsty A. is a seasoned Performing Arts Lecturer and Curriculum Manager with extensive experience in the music and creative industries. Her career spans roles in higher education at institutions such as Calderdale College, UA92, Leeds Conservatoire, and the University of Huddersfield, where she has contributed to curriculum design, student progression, and quality assurance. At Calderdale College, she excelled in delivering BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Studies, and at Leeds Conservatoire, she managed curriculum delivery for business and entrepreneurship programs, impacting over 600 undergraduate students. As a professional in the music industry, Kirsty has been a signed recording artist with Decca Records / Universal Music Group and achieved over 50 sync placements in television and film. She founded The Wonder Inn, a creative wellbeing and arts organization in Manchester, showcasing her expertise in music business, entrepreneurship, and creative project management. An advocate for artist development, Kirsty also serves as a mentor for emerging musicians.
Experience
Lecturer, Pearson BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Studies
Calderdale College · 2025 — 2026Delivered instruction and evaluated student performance in Pearson BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Studies for Units A1, A2, A3, and F16. Designed teaching materials and schemes of learning to foster student engagement and success. Contributed to assessment strategies, quality assurance, rehearsal processes, and public performance projects.Lecturer, Foundation Business & Degree Level Advanced Digital Marketing
UA92 · 2024 — 2024Provided teaching in business and entrepreneurship for international students. Assisted learners with business planning, presentations, marketing, and completing assignments. Developed engaging educational resources and teaching materials.Curriculum Manager & Senior Lecturer
Leeds Conservatoire · 2020 — 2022Oversaw curriculum implementation for business, entrepreneurship, marketing, and professional practice programs. Acted as a marker and assessor for various program assessments. Led a team of lecturers across multiple programs while instructing over 600 undergraduate students. Created curriculum, assessment tools, and learning resources; facilitated staff development initiatives, managed budgets, and supported quality assurance processes. Established and co-founded the student enterprise initiative Launchpad.Lecturer, Reflective Practice, Music Marketing, Music Business & Entrepreneurship
Leeds Conservatoire · 2020 — 2022Conducted undergraduate courses in songwriting, music business, music marketing, and entrepreneurship, engaging with 600 students weekly. Guided students in building sustainable careers in the creative industries.Lecturer, Songwriting, Music Business & Professional Practice
University of Huddersfield · 2019 — 2020Delivered courses focused on music business, songwriting, and professional practices, emphasizing commercial awareness and employability through industry-specific assessments.Founder & Director
The Wonder Inn · 2014 — 2018Founded and managed a creative wellbeing and arts organization in Manchester, which received award nominations. Curated programming for arts and music, while leading initiatives in partnerships, fundraising, marketing, and audience engagement.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- BA (Hons) Popular MusicUniversity of Leeds / Bretton Hall
- Foundation Diploma in Art & DesignMiddlesex University